Cosmicomics
Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1965
188
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1965
Adult
16-18 years
In Cosmicomics by Italo Calvino, a timeless narrator named Qfwfq recounts a series of whimsical, imaginative stories that take scientific facts or theories about the universe's formation and evolution and transform them into relatable human experiences, showcasing events like the earth-moon proximity, the emergence of solid matter, marking time in space, and others through a blend of humor and cosmic wonder.
Fantastical
Playful
Mysterious
Nostalgic
Contemplative
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Italo Calvino's Cosmicomics is widely praised for its imaginative storytelling and inventive blend of science and fantasy. Critics appreciate its whimsical exploration of cosmic phenomena through unique narratives. However, some find the tales occasionally disjointed or abstruse. Overall, it captivates with its originality and literary charm.
Readers who enjoy imaginative narratives, scientific whimsy, and contemplative themes will be captivated by Italo Calvino's Cosmicomics. Comparable to readers of Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and Jorge Luis Borges' Labyrinths, this collection offers a blend of cosmic myth and literary elegance.
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188
Short Story Collection • Fiction
1965
Adult
16-18 years
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