The Uses of Literature

by Italo Calvino Narrated by Edoardo Ballerini

Overview

In these widely praised essays, Calvino reflects on literature as process, the great narrative game in the course of which writer and reader are challenged to understand the world. Calvino himself made the selection of pieces to be included in this volume.

Editorial Reviews

Christopher Lehmann-Haupt

One comes away from this collection of intellectually playful essays...by Italy's foremost modern novelist...inspired to go back and reread the body of his fiction in light of his reflections on literature. -- The New York Times

Product Details

BN ID:	2940176671827
Publisher:	Recorded Books, LLC
Publication date:	06/04/2024
Edition description:	Unabridged

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