Cosmicomics - Softcover

Italo Calvino

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0156226006 ISBN 13: 9780156226004

Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, 1976

Synopsis

Enchanting stories about the evolution of the universe, with characters that are fashioned from mathematical formulae and cellular structures. “Naturally, we were all there, - old Qfwfq said, - where else could we have been? Nobody knew then that there could be space. Or time either: what use did we have for time, packed in there like sardines?” Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

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Review:

An enchanting series of stories about the evolution of the universe. Calvino makes characters out of mathematical formulae and simple cellular structures. They disport themselves amongst galaxies, experience the solidification of planets, move from aquatic to terrestrial existence, play games with hydrogen atoms -- and have time for a love life.

About the Author:

ITALO CALVINO (1923–1985) attained worldwide renown as one of the twentieth century’s greatest storytellers. Born in Cuba, he was raised in San Remo, Italy, and later lived in Turin, Paris, Rome, and elsewhere. Among his many works are Invisible Cities, If on a winter's night a traveler, The Baron in the Trees, and other novels, as well as numerous collections of fiction, folktales, criticism, and essays. His works have been translated into dozens of languages.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich
• Publication date: 1976
• ISBN 10: 0156226006
• ISBN 13: 9780156226004
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 153