“The things that the novel does not say are necessarily more numerous than those it does say and only a special halo around what is written can give the illusion that you are reading also what is not written.”
Quote by Italo Calvino
Work
If On A Winter's Night A Traveller
This experimental novel intertwines multiple narratives, inviting readers to engage with the act of reading itself. The story follows a traveler who finds himself in a bookstore, where the boundaries between reality and fiction blur. more
Author
Italo Calvino
Italian writer and journalist, known for his unique narrative style and rich imagination. Calvino is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, whose works have had a profound impact on literature both in Italy and around the world. more
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