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Literary Fiction· Italy

Cosmicomics

by Italo Calvino
Aggregate Editorial Score40/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1965160 pagesEnglish
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Italo Calvino's Cosmicomics (1965) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. Qfwfq, a creature older than the universe, narrates stories that re-imagine scientific facts about the formation of galaxies, the moon, and life. Calvino's playful, philosophically rich collection is one of the great works of Italian postmodernism. Themes of cosmology, mythology, science run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1965.

Book Details

AuthorItalo Calvino
Published1965
Country of Origin🇮🇹 Italy
LanguageEnglish
Pages160
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780156226004
Editorial Score40/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇮🇹 Italy

This book is part of Italy's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
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196510
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cosmicomics about?

Qfwfq, a creature older than the universe, narrates stories that re-imagine scientific facts about the formation of galaxies, the moon, and life. Calvino's playful, philosophically rich collection is one of the great works of Italian postmodernism.

Who wrote Cosmicomics?

Cosmicomics was written by Italo Calvino, from Italy. First published in 1965.

What awards has Cosmicomics won?

Cosmicomics has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1965.

Is Cosmicomics worth reading?

Cosmicomics is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in cosmology, mythology, science.

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What category is Cosmicomics?

Cosmicomics is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is Cosmicomics from?

Cosmicomics originates from Italy's literary tradition. Explore more books from Italy on our country page.

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