- “I’m Not Scared” by Niccolò Ammaniti: Set in a small town in Emilia Romagna, this coming-of-age novel explores themes of fear and betrayal.
- “The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco: While not entirely set in Emilia Romagna, portions of this historical mystery take place there.
- “The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa: Although primarily set in Sicily, this classic novel features scenes set in Emilia Romagna and provides a powerful portrayal of the decline of the Italian aristocracy.
- “In a Dark Wood Wandering” by Hella S. Haasse: This historical novel follows the life of Charles of Orléans, a poet, during the tumultuous 15th century in Emilia Romagna and France.
- “The Sand Child” by Tahar Ben Jelloun: While partially set in Morocco, this novel explores themes of gender and identity and features scenes set in Emilia Romagna.
- “The Path to the Nest of Spiders” by Italo Calvino: Set in the Italian Resistance during World War II, this coming-of-age novel takes place in the Emilia-Romagna region.
- “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” by Giorgio Bassani: Although mainly set in Ferrara, which is in the Emilia-Romagna region, this novel provides a poignant depiction of a Jewish family’s fate during the rise of Fascism.
- “Family Lexicon” by Natalia Ginzburg: Although the author’s childhood was spent in Turin, this autobiographical novel includes scenes set in Emilia Romagna and explores the dynamics of a Jewish family during times of political and social change.
- “The Lost Daughter” by Elena Ferrante: While primarily set in Naples, this novel includes passages set in the Riviera Romagnola, providing a contrast to the protagonist’s experiences.
- “The Moon and the Bonfires” by Cesare Pavese: Set in the Piedmont region with references to Romagna, this novel delves into themes of isolation, memory, and belonging.
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