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The Distance of the Moon

By Italo Calvino
Series: Penguin Modern
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In The Distance of the Moon by Italo Calvino, readers are drawn into a fantastical tale where the Moon is so close to Earth that people can climb ladders to reach it during significant events. This narrative explores the whims of nature and human emotions through the whimsical adventures of cosmic voyagers, offering a unique blend of imaginative storytelling and poetic imagery. It's a perfect journey for those who appreciate the blurring of science fiction with the ethereal.
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This whimsical tale by Italo Calvino may appeal to you if you enjoy stories that blur the lines between reality and fantasy, offering a lyrical exploration of cosmic love and the mysteries of the universe. With imaginative storytelling, it captivates those who appreciate a blend of science fiction and fantastical elements, wrapped in a poetic and enchanting narrative.

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The Distance of the Moon

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Fifty new books at £1 each, celebrating the pioneering spirit of the Penguin Modern Classics series, from inspiring essays to groundbreaking fiction and poetry.

Time is a catastrophe, perpetual and irreversible.

Science and fiction interweave delightfully in these playful Cosmicomic short stories.

Series: Penguin Modern

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241339107

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 February 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 112.0mm

Height: 161.0mm

Weight: 47g

Pages: 64

Collections

Fantasy Featured Fiction General Fiction Italo Calvino Literary Fiction New Release Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: Penguin Modern

About the Author

Italo Calvino (1923-1985), one of Italy's finest postwar writers, has delighted readers around the world with his deceptively simple, fable-like stories. Calvino was born in Cuba in 1923 and raised in San Remo, Italy; he fought for the Italian Resistance from 1943-45. His major works include Cosmicomics (1968), Invisible Cities (1972), and If on a winter's night a traveler (1979). He died in Siena in 1985.

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