Our Ancestors Books in Order
Part ofItalo Calvino Books in OrderBrowse Our Ancestors by Italo Calvino in reading order, with short summaries for each book and a clear title list to help you find a starting point.
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Our Ancestors books in publication order
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The Cloven Viscount
by Italo Calvino
1952
A cannonball splits Viscount Medardo into two independently living halves, one vicious and the other virtuous. Their return to his estate disrupts everyone around them, especially when both begin competing for the love of the same woman.
The Nonexistent Knight
by Italo Calvino
1959
Agilulf serves Charlemagne as an exemplary knight despite existing only as an empty suit of armor. When his honor is challenged, his journey draws fellow knights and admirers into a comic exploration of identity, duty and chivalry.
The Baron in the Trees
by Italo Calvino
1977
After a childhood rebellion, Baron Cosimo makes his home in the trees and refuses to return to the ground. From his elevated world, he pursues learning, adventure and love while remaining entangled in the society beneath him.
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