Mr. Palomar

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 woman's breasts, or a gorilla's 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 Wol...

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 woman's breasts, or a gorilla's 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

伊塔洛·卡尔维诺（1923-1985）是意大利当代最有世界影响的作家。他在四十年的创作实践中，不断探索和创新，力求以最贴切的方法和形式表现当今的社会和现代人的精神，以及他对人生的感悟和信念。他的作品风格多样，每一部都达到极高的水准，表现了时代，更超越了时代。他于1985年猝然逝世，而与当年的诺贝尔文学奖失之交臂，但他在国际文坛上的影响与日俱增，他的创作日益受到人们的关注。