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Marcovaldo: or the Seasons in the City (Paperback)


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4.0 out of 5 stars Not his best...but still captivating, Nov 6 2002
By "the-meta-one" (Elk Grove Village, Il United States) - See all my reviews
We have all come to expect one thing from Calvino, an imaginative collection of short stories that come together to create an original novel full of intelligent humor, allusions to real life, and, most importantly, beautiful prose.
And this book does not disappoint.
We are presented with Marcovaldo--a down on his luck (constantly obvious) just above poverty working class man with a family he can't support. While this story may seem old, Calvino approaches it in a unique way. As the book progresses we see Marcovaldo hatch many, seemingly brilliant, plans to get rich only to have them fail miserably a few pages later. And all the while Marcovaldo, although down, catches glimpses of the subtle beauties of life, something that seems to be a trademark of Calvino.
All in all this is a very good book and definately worth the read (can probably be done in one sitting). If you only read one book by Calvino Invisible Cities is the way to go, but if you are looking to expand your library of Italian literature you won't be sorry with Marcovaldo.
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3.0 out of 5 stars OK, I am italian and proud of it, but..., Aug 18 2002
By Baruffaldi Andrea (Viadana (MN) Italy) - See all my reviews
It is a nice book BUT my opinion is that it has been overrated, both in Italy and abroad.
Calvino wrote something much better, like "Il Barone rampante", etc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Zany, poignant, and imaginative, Dec 23 2001
By ardent_lover "ardent_lover" (Brooklyn, New York USA) - See all my reviews
What more could you expect of Calvino? Marcovoldo is the ultimate satire that deals with the frustrations of a marginal worker who can barely survive the trials and tribulations of a post industrial society that has forgotten how it's human to laugh. And laugh you will if you read this very ironic book of related short stories ... A must read for all Italo Calvino fans!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Read the book. It will keep your attention the whole time. There is a little Marcovaldo in all of us.
Published on Oct 18 2001 by SaRah

4.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful piece of work
Calvino truly has an imaginative pen! I love his work because he has the ability to create fantastic and magical worlds, even in seemingly the most mundane of places. Read more
Published on April 20 2001 by Saxon Kane

5.0 out of 5 stars Start your adventure with Calvino here
This is a delightful masterpiece and the perfect introduction to the world of Calvino. It's episodic structure makes it easy to digest and the humor and irony are contagious... Read more
Published on Jan 25 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars thank you italio calvino
I read this book when I was very sad, and it gave me back the world.
Published on Jan 10 2001

5.0 out of 5 stars a slim volume of fancy
this collection of stories makes me want to sit out on a sunny day and wonder at the world around me. enough said.
Published on Jun 24 2000 by serendipity8000

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
I love so much this book. Calvino shows us the dignity of marginal people with humour and love. You can read the book as an enjoyment, a reflexion, a comic, etc. Wonderful!!!!
Published on Oct 18 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Simple Wonderful Magical
This is one of the very fine books I have ever read. I strongly recommend it to anybody who likes to view the world from a cynical yet humorous point of view.
Published on Oct 6 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
As with much of Calvino's writing, you're along for the ride, not for a lesson. Marcovaldo himself is a wonderful combination of childlike wonder and adult ability, an amusingly... Read more
Published on Dec 9 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Meeting William Weaver when he was translating the stories
In 1972 Helen Barolini was teaching a techniques in translation course at the Trinity College Rome campus and she had us read Marcovaldo nella citta and translate some of the... Read more
Published on Oct 29 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars There is light even when you feel life is gray.
A nice book. Warm and cute. Not in good mood? It pays to spend an afternoon with Calvino's stories
Published on Jun 24 1997

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