First published 1960
In a world of half-men, tree-dwelling barons, and invisible knights, Calvino spins a fantastical allegory of the human experience. A viscount is split in two, a nobleman rejects society to live in the treetops, and a knight without substance seeks his own existence. Through these surreal tales, Calvino explores the complexities of the self, humanity's relationship with nature, and the paradoxes of modern life.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, fantasy, magical-realism
Vibes: thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, surreal
Hardcover · Martin Secker & Warburg Ltd