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If On A Winter's Night A Traveler

This document contains summaries of several sources that analyze Italo Calvino's novel "If on a Winter's Night a Traveler" and his work in general. The sources discussed include news articles, biographies, analyses of Calvino's themes and devices, and an interview with Calvino. Overall, the document aims to familiarize the reader with Calvino and provide context around his postmodern metafictional novel through summaries of various critical sources.

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If On A Winter's Night A Traveler

This document contains summaries of several sources that analyze Italo Calvino's novel "If on a Winter's Night a Traveler" and his work in general. The sources discussed include news articles, biographies, analyses of Calvino's themes and devices, and an interview with Calvino. Overall, the document aims to familiarize the reader with Calvino and provide context around his postmodern metafictional novel through summaries of various critical sources.

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Jessica Tang
Ms. Gardner
English 10 Period 4
9 Nov 2014
If a Story Awaits
Franceschi-Bicchierai, Lorenzo. "Google Reports 68% Spike in Government Censorship
Requests." Mashable. Mashable, 19 Dec. 2013. Web. 16 Nov. 2014.

This news article assesses government attempts to censor Google search results all
around the world, giving out a brief but worrying summary of said statistics. Lorenzo
Franceschi-Bicchierai also links to the original report so the average readers may
verify these facts for themselves.

Franceschi-Bicchierai lays out facts clearly, using sparse and neutral diction in an
attempt to allow the reader to arrive at their own conclusions. Appealing strongly to
the logos, he offers numbers and concrete facts but remains largely impersonal;
however, his evidence points to the fact that a conspiracy of censorship such as the
one in If on a Winters Night a Traveler is not nearly as impossible as previously
thought.

"Italo Calvino." Famous Authors. FamousAuthors.org, n.d. Web. 13 Nov. 2014.

This compact article gives a comprehensive overview of Italo Calvinos life, including
his schooling, his military experience, and other forces that influenced his writing. It
also outlines his works in chronological order and reviews their reception by the
literary world.

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Although text- and fact-heavy, Italo Calvino is informative and helpful; eliminating
the unnecessary, it retains neutral diction and a factual tone throughout, thus
establishing itself as a valid information source and ensuring it does not impart its
own bias. Overall, this article is a definitive resource for anyone trying to familiarize
themselves with Calvino and his writing.

J, Lee. "If on a Winter's Night a Traveler." Teen Ink. Emerson Media, n.d. Web. 10 Nov. 2014.

Impersonal and factual, Js article If on a Winters Night a Traveler closely analyzes


the

themes

of

Calvinos

novel:

intertextuality,

post-modernism,

and

post-

structuralism. In order to make clear their meanings, he offers carefully chosen


examples followed by calculated commentary.

With his academic, specific diction and meticulous descriptions, J substantiates the
carefully woven web of intricacies present in If on a Winters Night a Traveler until
they coalesce into a meaningful understanding of Calvinos slyly incorporated
criticisms. Overall, this article provides the quotidian reader remarkable insight into
the structure of Calvinos winding metafiction.

Mitchell, David. David Mitchell Rereads Italo Calvino. The Guardian, Guardian News and
Media, Ltd, 22 May 2004. Web. 9 Nov. 2014.

Mitchell examines If on a Winters Night a Traveler, its content, and how the meta
aspect of this metafiction ties into the experience of the story; he also inspects how
the passage of time has affected perceptions of Calvinos renowned classic. Through
his own personal anecdotes, he ties in his own journey as a reader.

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This article offers a clear overview of overarching devices and themes. For those
confused by the reading, Mitchell not only clarifies through his use of simple
metaphors and plenary diction, but also gives critical, thoughtful analysis into the
themes subtly woven throughout Calvinos book. After reading his article, it is easy to
understand why If on a Winters Night a Traveler became a classic.

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Orlowski, Victoria. "Metafiction." Postcolonial Studies. Postcolonial Studies @ Emory, July
2012. Web. 10 Nov. 2014. (related)

Victoria Orlowskis article is a comprehensive guide to the nature of metafiction.


Broken down into manageable sections, she covers its definition, characteristics,
purpose, techniques, and history. This informative report is a useful reference for
anyone seeking to introduce themselves to this self-reflexive genre.

For those seeking more writing like Calvinos, Metafiction provides an excellent
framework to start with. Its explanation of purpose and technique sheds light on
some of Calvinos odder choices, such as using first, second, and third person in the
same chapter. Through use of precise diction and periodic sentences, as well as
various sources from credible scholars, this article efficiently addresses many
questions regarding metafiction and resolves them. It is an invaluable resource for all
who wish to familiarize themselves with this unusual genre.

Weaver, William, and Damien Pettigrew. "Italo Calvino, The Art of Fiction No. 130."The Paris
Review. The Paris Review, n.d. Web. 16 Nov. 2014.

Italo Calvino, The Art of Fiction No. 130 is a readily available compilation of
references. A veritable wealth of knowledge, it directly quotes both primary and
secondary sources of information about Italo Calvinos personality, life, reputation,
and influences.

Heavy with Calvinos winding writing style, this article is sometimes difficult to slog
through, but otherwise offers remarkable insight into Calvino and his writing. Firsthand accounts describe Calvino both directly and indirectly; a thorough interview
with the author himself provides many details on his writing process, thus shedding

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light on his many themes and stylistic choices. This is a must-read for everyone
trying to understand his varied works.

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