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Mr. Palomar
Mr. Palomar | Italo Calvino
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Mr. Palomar, whose name purposely evokes that of the famous telescope, is a seeker after knowledge, a visionary in a world sublime and ridiculous. Whether contemplating a cheese, a womans breasts, or a gorillas behavior, he brings us a vision of a world familiar by consensus, fragmented by the burden of individual perception. Translated by William Weaver. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book
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Sweettartlaura
Mr. Palomar | Italo Calvino
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Another short one by Italo Calvino. I picked it for a readathon last weekend. But it should have been something I read over a little time, not as a quick read-through in one sitting. Mr. Palomar‘s insights are worth savoring. The mere fact that we have no idea what‘s going on in each other‘s heads is worthy of more contemplation than I gave it for this readathon. You should linger over these observations longer than I did - they‘re worth it.

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rachaich
Palomar | Italo Calvino
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Love the blurb on this. A man's series of observations on things he encountered. Including naked bosoms and tortoises. (Not together! )
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janusclausen
Mr. Palomar | Italo Calvino
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Great, but all to short, journey with mr. Palomar. Thoughtfull insights in the art of describing life, earth, elements, charcuteri and cheese among others.
#calvino #cheese #beer #beerandbook #lifeonpaper