{"product_id":"the-distance-of-the-moon-by-italo-calvino-grade-a","title":"The Distance of the Moon by Italo Calvino (Grade - A)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA delightful collection featuring some of the most imaginative stories by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eItalo Calvino\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, drawn from his celebrated \u003cem\u003eCosmicomics\u003c\/em\u003e works. Published in the Penguin Modern series, the book blends science, fantasy, philosophy, and humor in a uniquely creative way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title story, \u003cstrong\u003e\"The Distance of the Moon,\"\u003c\/strong\u003e imagines a time when the Moon orbited so close to Earth that people could climb up to it using ladders from boats at sea. From this fantastical premise, Calvino creates a touching story about love, longing, and change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the collection, scientific concepts such as astronomy, evolution, and cosmology are transformed into imaginative human stories. Calvino combines playful ideas with deeper reflections on relationships, memory, desire, and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis writing is elegant, inventive, and accessible, making complex scientific ideas feel magical while retaining emotional depth. The stories are both entertaining and thought-provoking, demonstrating why Calvino is considered one of the greatest writers of the 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"NEW BOOK WORLD","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49871538913520,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/0402\/4048\/files\/61DWw9WQjvL._AC_UY327_FMwebp_QL65.webp?v=1782200577","url":"https:\/\/newbookworld.com\/products\/the-distance-of-the-moon-by-italo-calvino-grade-a","provider":"NEW BOOK WORLD","version":"1.0","type":"link"}