The Cloven Viscount
Book • 2018
Italo Calvino's "The Cloven Viscount" is a fantastical novel that explores the duality of human nature.
The story centers on Medardo of Terralba, a viscount who is literally split in two during a battle, resulting in a good half and a bad half.
This unusual premise allows Calvino to explore themes of morality, identity, and the complexities of human experience.
The novel is characterized by its witty prose and its insightful observations on human behavior.
Calvino's masterful use of language and imagery creates a world that is both fantastical and profoundly human.
The book's blend of fantasy and social commentary has earned it enduring popularity.
The story centers on Medardo of Terralba, a viscount who is literally split in two during a battle, resulting in a good half and a bad half.
This unusual premise allows Calvino to explore themes of morality, identity, and the complexities of human experience.
The novel is characterized by its witty prose and its insightful observations on human behavior.
Calvino's masterful use of language and imagery creates a world that is both fantastical and profoundly human.
The book's blend of fantasy and social commentary has earned it enduring popularity.
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