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Letters 1941-1985

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SKU: 9780141198323

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“Discover the brilliant mind of Italo Calvino in ‘Letters 1941-1985.’ Explore his insightful correspondence with literary giants like Umberto Eco, Primo Levi, and Gore Vidal. This collection offers a unique glimpse into the life and thoughts of Italy’s most important postwar novelist. (ISBN: 9780141198323)”

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780141198323
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 640
  • Spine Width: 29 mm
  • Width: 131 mm
  • ISBN-10: 014119832X
  • Publisher Date: 05 Jun 2014
  • Depth: 54
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Weight: 435 gr

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

14 reviews for Letters 1941-1985

  1. Atul Kumar

    Fascinating to see the inner workings of Calvino’s mind and his interactions with literary peers. Highly recommend!

  2. Gaurav Kumar

    Disappointing. Expected more profound insights, but found many letters mundane. Perhaps for die-hard fans only.

  3. Sanskriti Agrawal

    Some letters were more engaging than others, but overall, a worthwhile glimpse into Calvino’s mind.

  4. Shashank Nath Mishra

    A treasure trove of literary history. Calvino’s brilliance shines through, even in his personal correspondence.

  5. Shubh Maheshwari

    A bit dry and academic at times, but ultimately rewarding for those interested in Calvino’s literary development.

  6. Aniket Kumar

    I enjoyed the insights into Calvino’s thinking, but the sheer volume of letters became overwhelming at times. Still, a valuable resource.

  7. Thummalapalli Manoj

    Mixed feelings. Some letters captivated me, while others felt like a chore to get through.

  8. Pothugunta Azaruddin

    A fascinating look into Calvino’s world. Some letters were a bit dry, but overall a worthwhile read for fans.

  9. Anwesha Biswas

    An insightful and comprehensive look into Calvino’s life. The notes are helpful and add depth to the reading.

  10. Keshav Jaswal

    A must-read for Calvino enthusiasts! The correspondence with Eco is particularly insightful.

  11. Shubh Gupta

    Interesting to see Calvino’s thoughts evolve over time. A bit dense in places, but worth the effort.

  12. Kshitij Verma

    Absolutely loved this collection! Gave me a new appreciation for Calvino’s genius and his relationships.

  13. Divya Aggarwal

    A good collection, but could have been more selective with the letters included. Some felt unnecessary.

  14. Riya Chopra

    Found the letters repetitive in places. Interesting to see his relationships with other writers develop.

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