"History Lessons" is an exciting novel written by the famous Italian writer Elena Ferrante. This book tells the story of a long and complicated friendship between two girls, Elena and Lilia, who together experience the joys and sorrows of growing up in troubled Naples. The author successfully combines psychological realism with a deep analysis of social and cultural problems. Through the prism of female friendship, she reveals important historical events that took place in Italy in the second half of the 20th century. The book "History Lessons" makes readers think about the essence of friendship, relationships between people and the influence of the past on our present.