"The Neapolitan Novels" is a series of four books written by Italian author Elena Ferrante. The novels, titled "My Brilliant Friend," "The Story of a New Name," "Those Who Leave and Those Who Stay," and "The Story of the Lost Child," follow the complex friendship between two women, Elena Greco and Raffaella Cerullo, from their childhood in Naples through adulthood. Set against the backdrop of post-war Italy, the series explores themes of identity, feminism, and social class. The narrative delves into the characters' personal struggles and the societal changes in their community, making it a profound reflection on friendship and the female experience.