The Cloven Viscount by Italo Calvino

This novel tells the story of a viscount who, after being split in two by a cannonball during a battle, survives as two separate halves: one purely evil and the other purely good. These two halves return to their homeland where they lead drastically different lives, reflecting the dual nature of humanity and the complexities of moral absolutism. The narrative explores themes of identity, morality, and the struggle to find a balance between opposing aspects of one's nature. Through its fantastical and allegorical approach, the story delves into the consequences of division and the possibility of reconciliation, both within an individual and within society.

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Published
1952
Nationality
Italian
Length
Very Short
Pages
112
Original Language
Italian
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(3.7)
Alternate Titles
- El Vizconde Demediado
- El vizconde demediado
- Il Visconte Dimezzato
- Il visconte dimezzato

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