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Invisible Cities
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Invisible Cities
In Invisible Cities Marco Polo conjures up cities of magical times for his host, the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan, but gradually it becomes clear that he is actually describing one city: Venice.
'A subtle and beautiful meditation' Sunday Times
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'A subtle and beautiful meditation' — Sunday Times
In Invisible Cities, Marco Polo conjures up cities of magical times for his host, the Chinese ruler Kublai Khan, but gradually it becomes clear that he is actually describing one city — Venice. As Gore Vidal wrote, "Of all tasks, describing the contents of a book is the most difficult and in the case of a marvellous invention like Invisible Cities, perfectly irrelevant."
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Invisible Cities is widely acclaimed for its unique fusion of poetic language and prose, reshaping readers' understanding of narrative form. Critics highlight its beautifully crafted chapters that blend fantasy with deep insight, capturing the imagination with every page. The book is praised for its exploration of complex themes through the lens of Marco Polo’s descriptions of cities to Kublai Khan, with a focus on the singular essence of Venice. This masterpiece invites reflection on human creativity and the search for meaning.
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ISBN: 9780099429838
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 October 1997
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Vintage Classics
Contributors:
- Translated by William Weaver
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 117g
Pages: 160
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About the Author
Italo Calvino was born in Cuba in 1923. He grew up in Italy. He was an essayist and journalist and a member of the editorial staff of Einaudi in Turin. In 1973 he won the prestigious Premio Feltrinelli. He died in 1985
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