Helen and Kurt Wolff Books Marcovaldo: Or the Seasons in the City, (Paperback)

from P_S_Patrick

In that the book revolves around one character, and contains both the humorous and profound in varying measures, it is like another book by Calvino, Mr Palomar, but with the difference being that t...

from PZR

Like Borges, Calvino's metier was the short form - short stories and novellas. Even his "novels" - 'If on a Winter's Night a Traveller', 'The Castle of Crossed Destinies' 'Invisible Cities' - are s...

from weeksj10

One of the most uplifting, beautiful, inspirational books I've found. The writing is splendid and makes event he most simple things in the world new and beautiful. This is the book I turn to when t...

from P_S_Patrick

In that the book revolves around one character, and contains both the humorous and profound in varying measures, it is like another book by Calvino, Mr Palomar, but with the difference being that t...

from heggiep

I think these whimsical vignettes about the poor but ever-hopeful Marcovaldo are best read, as I did, one at a time over a long period. Like occasionally meeting an old friend on the street and cat...