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Cosmicomics

Italo Calvino
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Cosmicomics

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1965

Book Brief

Italo Calvino

Cosmicomics

Fiction | Short Story Collection | Adult | Published in 1965
Book Details
Pages

188

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1965

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.2

20,191 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cosmicomics?

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.

4.2

20,191 ratings

78%

Loved it

16%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

188

Format

Short Story Collection • Fiction

Publication Year

1965

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

16-18 years

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