Invisible Cities

Marco Polo describes fifty-five fantastical cities to Kublai Khan, each one a meditation on memory, desire, knowledge, and death. Calvino's most beloved and perfectly realised work is simultaneously a catalogue of the imagination and a meditation on the nature of the novel.

Invisible Cities was written by Italo Calvino, from Italy. First published in 1972.

Invisible Cities has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1972.

Invisible Cities 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 cities, memory, desire.

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

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