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Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino is a mesmerizing journey through a realm of imagination where fifty-five cities come alive, each named after a woman. This literary masterpiece transports readers into the vivid tales of Marco Polo as he shares his enchanting discoveries with Kublai Khan.
Set against a backdrop of breathtaking detail, Invisible Cities invites you to explore intricate landscapes that reflect profound human experiences. Each city serves as a mirror to themes of:
Critics and readers alike have celebrated this work, with Jeanette Winterson calling it her "lifeline on a desert island." The Sunday Times describes it as a “subtle and beautiful meditation,” while the Guardian emphasizes its ability to encapsulate the essence of humanity's connection to cities.
Calvino’s revolutionary blend of poetry and prose invites you to reflect on your own urban existence and the dreams that inhabit your surroundings. With timeless relevance, Invisible Cities not only captivates but also challenges your perspective on both familiar and imagined landscapes.
Dive into the labyrinth of dreams and transform your understanding of the cities you know and those waiting to be discovered.
ISBN: | 9780099429838 |
Author: | Italo Calvino |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Vintage Classics |
Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Dimensions: | 198 x 129 x 11 mm |
Publication Date: | 02 October, 1997 |
Pagination: | 160 pages |
Weight: | 120g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’