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The Uses of Literature - by Italo Calvino (Paperback)

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  • In these widely praised essays, Calvino reflects on literature as process, the great narrative game in the course of which writer and reader are challenged to understand the world.
  • Author(s): Italo Calvino
  • 348 Pages
  • Literary Criticism, Semiotics & Theory

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In these widely praised essays, Calvino reflects on literature as process, the great narrative game in the course of which writer and reader are challenged to understand the world. Calvino himself made the selection of pieces to be included in this volume. Translated by Patrick Creagh. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.2 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: .9 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 348
Genre: Literary Criticism
Sub-Genre: Semiotics & Theory
Publisher: Mariner Books Classics
Format: Paperback
Author: Italo Calvino
Language: English
Street Date: October 21, 1987
TCIN: 77014396
UPC: 9780156932509
Item Number (DPCI): 247-24-1522
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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