Why Read the Classics? by Italo Calvino

Why Read the Classics?

Italo Calvino with Martin L. McLaughlin

288 pages first pub 1991 (editions)

nonfiction essays challenging reflective slow-paced
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From the internationally acclaimed author of some of this century's most breathtakingly original novels comes this posthumous collection of thirty-six literary essays that will make any fortunate reader view the old classics in a dazzling new ligh...

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Moods

informative 100%
reflective 40%
challenging 30%
inspiring 30%
relaxing 20%
adventurous 10%
funny 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

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