First published 1986
Italo Calvino, the visionary Italian novelist, dives into the animistic world of literature. From Homer's Odyssey to the utopian schemes of Charles Fourier, Calvino uncovers the secret desires and hidden energies that power the classics. His essayistic odyssey reveals how writers must "establish erotic communion" with the mundane to unlock the extraordinary. Brimming with fresh insights and delightful surprises, this is a master class in the magic of reading and writing.
Genres: literature, art, essays, literary-criticism, literary-fiction, 20th-century, criticism, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, unreliable-narrator
Period: 20th Century
341 pages · Hardcover · Harcourt