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Quotes by Italo Calvino
Italo Calvino (1923-1985) was an illustrious Italian novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his imaginative narratives and keen insights into the human experience. Born in Cuba to Italian parents and raised in Italy, Calvino's literary journey thrived amidst the backdrop of World War II, influencing his writing style, which seamlessly blends realism, fantasy, and philosophical depth. His notable works, such as "Invisible Cities" and "If on a winter's night a traveler," continue to inspire generations, cementing his legacy as a master of postmodern literature.
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"What Romantic terminology called genius or talent or inspiration is nothing other than finding the right road empirically, following one's nose, taking shortcuts."
Italo Calvino
"Traveling, you realize that differences are lost: each city takes to resembling all cities, places exchange their form, order, distances, a shapeless dust cloud invades the continents."
Italo Calvino