The Nonexistent Knight & The Cloven Viscount by Italo Calvino
Our Ancestors
Set in a fantastical medieval world, the story follows the peculiar adventures of two unique characters: a knight who exists only as an empty suit of armor animated by sheer will and a viscount who is literally split into two separate entities, each representing different aspects of his personality. Through their surreal journeys, the narrative explores themes of identity, existence, and the duality of human nature, all while weaving a tapestry of humor, philosophical musings, and whimsical storytelling that challenges the boundaries of reality and imagination.
- Published
- 1962
- Nationality
- Italian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 150-200
- Original Language
- Italian
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(4.5)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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