“The naked man had lost hope now; he would never be able to return to the earth's surface;he would never leave the bottom of this shaft, and he would go mad there drinking blood and eating human flesh, without ever being able to die. Up there, against the sky, there were good angels with ropes, and bad angels with grenades and rifles, and a big old man with a white beard who waved his arms but could not save him.”
Exploring the intricacies of romantic relationships, this book delves into the complexities and challenges that arise in love stories. more
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
“We can't have freedom unless we have freedom. And that means freedom to speak our minds.”
“For every journalist that is killed, many other people are pressured to silence.”
“Free and independent media underpin any vibrant democracy.”
“There is no room for discussing a creed, and mine is the freedom of press”