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The Written World and the Unwritten World

Collected Non-Fiction
By Italo Calvino
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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The Written World and the Unwritten World by Italo Calvino is a captivating exploration of the interplay between reality and imagination. This collection of essays and musings delves into the art of storytelling, literature, and their impact on human experience. Calvino seamlessly navigates various themes, offering insightful reflections that inspire readers to consider the profound connections between the tangible and the fantastical.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring the interplay between storytelling and reality through insightful essays. Italo Calvino delves into the arts and culture, offering a rich tapestry of literary reflections that captivate the imagination and provoke thought.

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The Written World and the Unwritten World

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An ingenious exploration of the meaning of literature, from one of Italy's most beloved writers.

'If the world is increasingly senseless, all we can do is try to give it a style.'

The difference between life and literature; the good intentions of holiday reading; the avant-garde; the fate of the novel; the fantastical; the art of translation - these are just some of the ideas in The Written World and the Unwritten World.

A collection of essays, articles, interviews, correspondence, notes, and other occasional pieces on writing, reading, and interpreting books, this work gives us new insight into Italo Calvino's expansive, curious, and generous mind.

Translated by Ann Goldstein.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Italo Calvino's The Written World and the Unwritten World is highly praised for its rich collection of essays and insightful prose that showcase a stimulating and whimsical exploration of his varied interests and discerning style. Critics highlight the book's wit, humour, and incisive intellect, making it a delightful read for both new and old fans. The anthology reflects Calvino's playful yet razor-sharp approach to ideas, offering glimmering insights and gems throughout its pages.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141394923

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 281g

Pages: 384

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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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