Calvino
Italo Calvino (1923-1985) was an Italian novelist and short story writer, renowned for his imaginative and often fantastical narratives. His works, such as 'Invisible Cities,' 'If on a winter's night a traveler,' and 'The Baron in the Trees,' explore themes of reality, perception, and the interplay between fiction and life. Calvino's literary style is characterized by a playful approach to storytelling and a deep engagement with philosophical ideas, making him one of the most significant Italian writers of the 20th century.
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Recent news mentions
Fabrizio Dal Moro appreciates Calvino's work, particularly 'Le lezioni americane'.
Fabrizio Dal Moro, il chirurgo che disegna i suoi interventi e rifiuta i paroloni: «Il paziente non va spaventato, ai dimessi telefonate quotidiane»
Italy· 2025-12-25
Calvino is quoted to describe the current political stagnation as 'the great calm of the Antilles'.
Opinioni | La politica che non c'èItaly· 2025-07-04
Agent Calviño describes the typical behavior of drivers during traffic stops.
“Ni he visto dónde estaba el coche radar” | España
Spain· 2025-06-28
Calvino decided to change the title of Salinger's work to Il giovane Holden.
Opinioni | Il male di Portnoy e la scelta del titoloItaly· 2025-06-03
El reformador protestante Calvino creía en el «dictado divino».
4 teorías sobre cómo y quién escribió la Biblia (y por qué importa)
Venezuela· 2025-04-20
Calvino declared that the prophets spoke as organs of the Holy Spirit.
4 teorías sobre cómo y quién escribió la Biblia (y por qué importa)
Uruguay· 2025-04-20
Calvino is mentioned in the context of the disciplined work ethic he promoted.
Por que não saímos do lugar?
Liechtenstein· 2025-03-22
Rizzi references Calvino as a powerful voice that accompanies the reading and enhances the text.
‘La era de la revancha’: la brújula de Andrea Rizzi para interpretar el presente | BabeliaSpain· 2025-02-09
