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Tales of love and loneliness in which the author blends reality and illusion. “The quirkiness and grace of the writing, the originality of the imagination at work,...and a certain lovable nuttiness make this collection well worth reading” (Margaret Atwood). Translated by William Weaver,... read more
First Sentence
THE NEW gardener's boy had long hair kept in place by a piece of cloth tied around his head with a little bow.
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Authors & Contributors
- Italo Calvino (Author)
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