Collection of Sand
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Collection of Sand

Italo Calvino
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The last of Italo Calvino's works to appear during the author's lifetime, Collection of Sand is a group of essays never before published in English, discussing subjects ranging from cuneiform and antique maps to Mexican temples and Japanese gardens.
Genres: EssaysNonfictionItalian LiteratureItalyTravelLiteratureClassicsShort StoriesArt20th Century
240 Pages

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