First published 1987
Italo Calvino, a renowned Italian author, embarks on a captivating exploration of the literary form. Blending fiction and metafiction, he examines the very nature of storytelling, challenging readers to question the boundaries between author, text, and reader. As Calvino navigates the labyrinth of his creative process, he confronts the constraints and possibilities that shape the written word, weaving a tapestry of ideas that illuminate the transformative potential of literature.
Genres: literary-fiction, 20th-century, books-about-books, academic
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: metafiction, unreliable-narrator
Period: 20th Century
341 pages · Hardcover · Secker & Warburg