- “The Name of the Rose” by Umberto Eco: Although not entirely set in Piedmont, parts of this renowned historical mystery novel take place in the Piedmontese countryside, specifically the Abbey of San Salvatore.
- “The Decameron” by Giovanni Boccaccio: While the majority of this classic Italian literature is set in Florence, one of the story collections features tales set in the Piedmontese city of Asti.
- “The Leopard” by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa: Set in Sicily during the 19th century, this iconic Italian novel depicts the decline of the aristocracy, but the protagonist’s family has origins in Piedmont, providing connections to the region.
- “Silk” by Alessandro Baricco: This novel is set in the scenic Piedmontese town of Lavilledieu and explores themes of love, loss, and the silk trade.
- “Cavalleria Rusticana” by Giovanni Verga: Although not a novel, this famous Italian novella is set in a fictional village in Sicily but includes references to village life in Piedmont.
- “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” by Giorgio Bassani: While primarily set in Ferrara, this novel also mentions the protagonist’s father’s business connections to Piedmont.
- “The Eight Mountains” by Paolo Cognetti: While not exclusively set in Piedmont, this best-selling novel features the Italian Alps, which border Piedmont and include part of the world-famous Mont Blanc.
- “The Christmas Mystery” by Jostein Gaarder: This novel is set in Norway but features a parallel narrative inspired by the Piedmontese writer Cesare Pavese and his work.
- “Coromandel Fishers” by Ryzard Kapuściński: This work by the renowned Polish writer includes a section on the Piedmontese town of Cuneo, capturing its history and landscape.
- “Letters to Lou Andreas Salomé” by Rainer Maria Rilke: While not entirely set in Piedmont, Rilke mentions Piedmontese towns such as Stresa in his letters to the poet Lou Andreas Salomé.
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