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Five "memory exercises" about his life and work provide an essential introduction to one of the great modern writers, as Calvino evokes his childhood, his wartime experiences, and his love of the craft of writing
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A major testament by an essential 20th century writer composed of five strikingly elegant "memory exercises" about his life and work--now available in paperback. With visionary passion, the author traces pieces of his childhood and adolescence, his experiences during WWII, and more. "Storytelling at its best."--Chicago Tribune.
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