- “If on a winter’s night a visitor” by Italo Calvino: This postmodern novel takes place in Turin, where the protagonist embarks on a quest to read a novel but encounters various interruptions along the way.
- “The Garden of the Finzi-Continis” by Giorgio Bassani: This novel tells the story of an aristocratic Jewish family in Turin during the rise of fascism and explores themes of love, loss, and the Jewish experience in Italy.
- “The Moon and the Bonfires” by Cesare Pavese: Set in Turin after World War II, this novel follows a man who returns to his hometown to confront the memories of his past and the impact the war had on the community.
- “The Saint” by Vittorio Messori: This historical thriller is based in Turin and revolves around a journalist investigating a mysterious relic during the preparations for the Shroud of Turin’s exhibition.
- “Requiem” by Antonio Tabucchi: This novel provides a fictional account of real events surrounding the discovery of the Holy Shroud of Turin, as a Portuguese journalist investigates a suspicious death related to it.
- “Foucault’s Pendulum” by Umberto Eco: While not entirely set in Turin, the city plays a significant role in this complex and intellectually stimulating novel that explores conspiracy theories, secret societies, and esoteric knowledge.
- “Bread and Wine” by Ignazio Silone: Primarily set in Rome, this novel features a crucial section that takes place in Turin. It follows the journey of a political dissident during fascism and examines themes of poverty, oppression, and resistance.
- “The Black Spider” by Jeremias Gotthelf: Although written in Switzerland, this chilling tale recounts a folktale from the Piedmont region, including Turin. It delves into themes of sin, the supernatural, and morality.
- “Spring in Turin” by Mario Soldati: This romantic novel explores the love affair between a university professor and a young woman amidst the backdrop of Turin’s historic streets and landmarks.
- “The Prince” by Niccolò Machiavelli: Although not a novel, this political treatise by Machiavelli was penned while he was exiled in Turin. It provides insight into his political philosophy and strategies for wielding power.
WANDERLIST: Ten famous novels set in Turin
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