Italian Stories = Novelle Italiane Setting & Symbolism

Italian Stories = Novelle Italiane Objects/Places

The Helitropia Stoneappears in Decameron - Eighth Day, Third Story

The helitropia stone is a fictional stone which Calandrino tries to discover. According to his friend's lies, it has the power to turn whoever possesses it invisible.

Mount San Donaappears in An Idea of Hermes Torranza

Mount San Dona is the home of Bianca's family.

Pietrarsaappears in The Fountain of Pietrarsa

Pietrarsa is a fictional town which is ruled democratically by its citizens.

The Fountain of Pietrarsaappears in The Fountain of Pietrarsa

Pietrarsa is unable to build its fountain—despite the fact that the town suffers from a drought—because the people cannot agree upon a location for it.

Radusaappears in The Idolaters

Radusa is the town the story takes place in and it is the site of the church of San Pantaleone.

The Statue of San Pantaleoneappears in The Idolaters

The silver statue of San Pantaleone is an idol to the people of Radusa. When they invade Mascalico they try to install it on their enemies' altar, much like the ancient pagans did in war.

Mascalicoappears in The Idolaters

Mascalico is the town the Radusans believe stole their candle wax.

The Frock-Coatappears in The Tight Frock-Coat

Professor Gori is forced to wear a frock-coat for the first...
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