In a captivating discussion, writer and scholar Anna Della Subin, author of 'Accidental Gods', explores Italo Calvino’s 'Invisible Cities'. The conversation dives into the poetic structure, revealing how Marco Polo's fantastical narratives blur reality and imagination. They tackle themes of memory, urban life, and anti-fascist politics, illustrating Calvino's belief in the fantastic as a mode of truth-telling. The intriguing parallels with Kafka’s ideas showcase how storytelling can illuminate hope amid despair.