Calvino’s Encounter with the Animal: Anthropomorphism, Cognition and Ethics in Palomar

By Eugenio Bolongaro

This article examines the importance of the portrayal of animals in Palomar, Italo Calvino’s last major work of fiction. The discussion moves from some observations on the representation of animals in fiction, to a reflection on the ethical…

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