Eleven Short Stories = Undici Novelle Setting & Symbolism

Eleven Short Stories = Undici Novelle Objects/Places

Italyappears in All stories

This is the Mediterranean country where all of the stories in this collection take place.

Sicilyappears in Several stories

This is an island region of Italy where several of the stories take place, particularly the ones that occur in small towns and agricultural settings.

Citronappears in Citrons From Sicily

This is a small citrus fruit similar to a lemon.

Cataractsappears in A Voice

This is an eye condition that can cause blindness.

Anthraxappears in The Fly

This is an infectious and deadly disease that can be contracted by contact with animals that have died of the disease, or by being bitten by an infected insect.

Oil Jarappears in The Oil Jar

This is a large ceramic jar meant to hold olive oil. It is large enough for a man to fit inside.

Dima's Cementappears in The Oil Jar

This is the somewhat mystical invention of Uncle Dima, who claims his cement can fix anything.

Almira's Portraitappears in With Other Eyes

This is the photograph of her husband's first wife that Anna discovers inside an old suit of his. Seeing this photograph, Anna reflects on her...
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