Invisible Cities
by Italo Calvino, William Weaver
Invisible Cities by Italo Calvino, William Weaver holds a highly rated rating of 4.19 out of 5, based on 32.3K reader ratings. First published in 1972. The book spans 165 pages.
About Invisible Cities
"Kublai Khan does not necessarily believe everything Marco Polo says when he describes the cities visited on his expeditions, but the emperor of the Tartars does continue listening to the young Venetian with greater attention and curiosity than he shows any other messenger or explorer of his." So begins Italo Calvino's compilation of fragmentary urban images. As Marco tells the khan about Armilla, which "has nothing that makes it seem a city, except the water pipes that rise vertically where the houses should be and spread out horizontally where the floors should be," the spider-web city of Octavia, and other marvelous burgs, it may be that he is creating them all out of his imagination, or perhaps he is recreating fine details of his native Venice over and over again, or perhaps he is simply recounting some of the myriad possible forms a city might take.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Italo Calvino, William Weaver |
| Published | 1972 |
| Pages | 165 |
| Genres | Fiction, Classics, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.19 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 32,253 |
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What genre is Invisible Cities?
Invisible Cities is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Invisible Cities worth reading?
Based on 32.3K reader ratings, Invisible Cities has an average score of 4.19 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Invisible Cities?
Invisible Cities has 165 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote Invisible Cities?
Invisible Cities was written by Italo Calvino, William Weaver. It was first published in 1972.
What is the ISBN for Invisible Cities?
The ISBN-13 for Invisible Cities is 9780156453810.0.
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