You take delight not in a city's seven or seventy wonders, but in the answer it gives to a question of yours.
Meaning
This highlights personal connection with experiences.
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About the author
(1923–1985) was an Italian writer known for his imaginative and experimental approach to literature. His works, including "Invisible Cities" and "If on a winter’s night a traveler," explore storytelling, perception, and reality. Calvino’s writing combines fantasy, philosophy, and structural innovation. He was part of the Italian resistance during World War II, which influenced his early works. Italo Calvino’s creativity and intellectual depth have made him a key figure in modern literature.
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