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Italo Calvino, One Of The World'S Best Storytellers, Died On The Eve Of His Departure For Harvard, Where He Was To Deliver The Charles Eliot Norton Lectures In 198586. Reticent By Nature, He Was Always Reluctant To Talk About Himself, But He Welcomed The Opportunity To Talk About The Making Of Literature. In The Process Of Devising His Lectureshis Wife Recalls That They Were An 'Obsession' For The Last Year Of His Lifehe Could Not Avoid Mention Of His Own Work, His Methods, Intentions, And Hopes. This Book, Then, Is Calvino'S Legacy To Us: Those Universal Values He Pinpoints For Future Generations To Cherish Become The Watchword For Our Appreciation Of Calvino Himself.What About Writing Should Be Cherished? Calvino, In A Wonderfully Simple Scheme, Devotes One Lecture (A Memo For His Reader) To Each Of Five Indispensable Literary Values. First There Is 'Lightness' (Leggerezza), And Calvino Cites Lucretius, Ovid, Boccaccio, Cavalcanti, Leopardi, And Kunderaamong Others, As Alwaysto Show What He Means: The Gravity Of Existence Has To Be Borne Lightly If It Is To Be Borne At All. There Must Be 'Quickness,' A Deftness In Combining Action (Mercury) With Contemplation (Saturn). Next Is 'Exactitude,' Precision And Clarity Of Language. The Fourth Lecture Is On 'Visibility,' The Visual Imagination As An Instrument For Knowing The World And Oneself. Then There Is A Tour De Force On 'Multiplicity,' Where Calvino Brilliantly Describes The Eccentrics Of Literature (Elaubert, Gadda, Musil, Perec, Himself) And Their Attempt To Convey The Painful But Exhilarating Infinitude Of Possibilities Open To Humankind.The Sixth And Final Lecture Worked Out But Unwritten Was To Be Called 'Consistency.' Perhaps Surprised At First, We Are Left To Ponder How Calvino Would Have Made That Statement, And, As Always With Him, The Pondering Leads To More. With This Book Calvino Gives Us The Most Eloquent, Least Defensive 'Defense Of Literature' Scripted In Our Century A Fitting Gift For The Next Millennium.Esther Calvino Has Supervised The Preparation Of This Book. She Is Italo Calvino'S Argentinianborn Wife And A Translator For Several International Organizations. Among Calvino'S Bestknown Works Of Fiction Are Invisible Cities, Cosmicomics, The Baron In The Trees, If On A Winter'S Night A Traveler, And Mr. Palomar.
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- Q: What is 'Six Memos for the Next Millennium' about? A: 'Six Memos for the Next Millennium' is a collection of lectures by Italo Calvino that explores five essential literary values: lightness, quickness, exactitude, visibility, and multiplicity. It reflects on the art of writing and Calvino's approach to literature.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Six Memos for the Next Millennium' is Italo Calvino, an acclaimed Italian writer known for his unique storytelling and literary contributions.
- Q: What kind of book is this? A: 'Six Memos for the Next Millennium' is a hardcover book that serves as a collection of lectures and essays, offering insights into literature and writing.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Six Memos for the Next Millennium' was published on January 1, 1988.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Six Memos for the Next Millennium'? A: The book contains a total of 136 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: 'Six Memos for the Next Millennium' is recommended for readers interested in literature, writing, and the creative process. It may be particularly engaging for students and writers.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The book is categorized as a used book in good condition, which means it may show some signs of wear but is still readable and intact.
- Q: Is there an edition available for this book? A: Yes, 'Six Memos for the Next Millennium' is available in a First Edition.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: The key themes include the importance of lightness, quickness, exactitude, visibility, and multiplicity in literature, as well as reflections on the nature of writing itself.
- Q: Who prepared this book for publication? A: Esther Calvino, Italo Calvino's wife, supervised the preparation of 'Six Memos for the Next Millennium'.