Synopses & Reviews
Mr. Celzani finds himself consumingly in love with an Amazonian gymnast with whom he shares an apartment block. The machinations of their fellow inhabitants notwithstanding, he finds his romantic efforts repeatedly thwarted by his beloveds single-minded focus on her rigorous physical discipline. Through the intertwining of his dual themes, De Amicis proposes a timeless meditation on the necessity of both balance and principle.
About the Author
Poet, novelist, short-story, and travel writer Edmondo de Amicis (18461908) is best remembered for his childrens story Cuore. Italo Calvino's (19231985) acclaimed works include The Baron in the Trees, Cosmicomics, If on a Winter's Night a Traveler, and Invisible Cities.