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A collection of stories about time, space, and the evolution of the universe in which the author blends mathematics with poetic imagination.

Review:

"Calvino does what very few writers can do: he describes imaginary worlds with the most extraordinary precision and beauty." Gore Vidal, New York Review of Books

Synopsis:

A collection of stories about time, space, and the evolution of the universe in which the author blends mathematics with poetic imagination. “Calvino does what very few writers can do: he describes imaginary worlds with the most extraordinary precision and beauty” (Gore Vidal, New York Review of Books). Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

About the Author

Calvino was born in Cuba and grew up in San Remo, Itlay.

Table of Contents

More of qfwfq: The soft moon. The Origin of the birds. Crystals. Blood, sea. — Priscilla: Mitosis. Meiosis. Death. — t zero: t zero. The chase. The night driver. The Count of Monte Cristo.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780156924009
Translator:
Weaver, William
Author:
Weaver, William
Author:
Calvino, Italo
Publisher:
Mariner Books
Location:
New York
Subject:
General
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Fiction
Subject:
Italy
Subject:
Social life and customs
Subject:
Novels and novellas
Subject:
Continental european
Subject:
Italy Social life and customs Fiction.
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
General Fiction
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Harbrace Paperbound Library
Series Volume:
72
Publication Date:
19761031
Binding:
TRADE PAPER
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
168
Dimensions:
8 x 5.31 in 0.41 lb

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"Review" by , "Calvino does what very few writers can do: he describes imaginary worlds with the most extraordinary precision and beauty."
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A collection of stories about time, space, and the evolution of the universe in which the author blends mathematics with poetic imagination. “Calvino does what very few writers can do: he describes imaginary worlds with the most extraordinary precision and beauty” (Gore Vidal, New York Review of Books). Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

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