One town, squashed between some marble mountains and the Mediterranean Sea.
Four main characters with their own unique relationship to it, often embellished or distorted by nostalgia’s trickery.
Each of them with a different short story to tell…
… or are they more connected than they believe?
With these short stories, I’ll take you to one of my Italian hometowns, adding a sprinkle of magic to your journey. Or, perhaps, helping you see the magic that’s already hiding there.
[This short story collection also includes the bonus essay ‘Foreign Home Countries: The Strong Relationship Between Magical Realism and Exilic Nostalgia‘]
Set in Marble isn’t a book: it’s a ticket to be transported to this sunny and peculiar Tuscan town. As often as you wish. As many times as you want.
Set in Marble: A Magical Realism Short Story Collection
Spotify playlist for Set in Marble
Plunge yourself into the nostalgic atmosphere of this short story collection by following its Spotify playlist.
From evocative music that will instantly take you to Tuscany’s cobbled streets to songs that seem to describe the main characters, this playlist will complement your reading of Set in Marble or help you relive its magic after you turn the last page.