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Italo Calvino
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Number of Pages
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Age Group
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Language
English
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Book Summary
This non-fiction collection gathers posthumously published personal writings by one of the twentieth centuryโs most celebrated Italian writers. It centers on a private voiceโearly life, the evolution of a literary craft, and intimate reflections on historyโproviding a rare window into the mind behind the public works. Ideal for adults who enjoy literary biography, memoir-style essays, or thoughtful interviews, its tone is lucid, thoughtful, and quietly insightful.
Presented as a mix of short essays, interviews, and diary-like notes, the pieces span from the early 1950s to the final interview completed before the authorโs death in 1985. The collection pairs personal recollection with major historical moments, offering a distinctive, human perspective on 20th-century culture. The prose is light, precise, and intelligent, inviting readers to trace how ideas about literature, writing, and other writers develop over time.
For non-fiction readers, key concepts include literary craft, writing process, critical reflection, and historical context. Learning feels accessible thanks to clear, concise prose and intimate anecdotes that illuminate how ideas arise from lived experience. This is not just biographical information; itโs a guided look at what shaped a major voice in modern literature.
Readers finish with a deeper appreciation for how private thoughts illuminate public history, enhanced curiosity about the life of letters, and a lasting sense of the power of reflective writing to illuminate the world.
Product Details
Author
Italo Calvino
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
272
Language
English
SKU
9780141189758
ISBN
9780141189758
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
13x1.6x19.8cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 599
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