The Written World and the Unwritten World

Collected Non-Fiction

Italo Calvino

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Penguin
02 May 2023

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Literary studies: general; Literary studies: fiction, novelists & prose writers

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

An ingenious exploration of the meaning of literature, from one of Italy's most beloved writers

'If the world is increasingly senseless, all we can do is try to give it a style'

The difference between life and literature; the good intentions of holiday reading; the avante-garde; the fate of the novel; the fantastical; the art of translation- these are just some of the ideas in The Written World and the Unwritten World. A collection of essays, articles, interviews, correspondence, notes and other occasional pieces on writing, reading and interpreting books, this work gives us new insight into Italo Calvino's expansive, curious and generous mind.

Translated by Ann Goldstein

By: Italo Calvino
Imprint: Penguin
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 281g
ISBN: 9780141394923
ISBN 10: 0141394927
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
Publication Date: 02 May 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Written World and the Unwritten World: Collected Non-Fiction

Wonderful . . . surveys his varied interests and discerning style . . . Calvino's prose is sparkling as ever, and he approaches ideas with wit and an open mind, always ready to challenge a stale point of view. This anthology will delight Calvino fans old and new * Publishers Weekly *