Der Geteilte Visconte / Der Ritter, Den Es Nicht Gab by Italo Calvino
Set in a fantastical version of medieval Europe, this tale follows the peculiar journey of a nobleman who, after being split in two by a cannonball during a battle, lives as two separate entities: one wholly good and the other entirely evil. As these two halves navigate their own paths, they interact with the people of their village, causing chaos and confusion. Through their adventures, the story explores themes of identity, duality, and the nature of human morality, ultimately questioning what it means to be whole.
- Published
- 1952
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 120-150
- Original Language
- Italian
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
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- The Cloven Viscount
- The Nonexistent Knight
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