Calvino’s The Castle of Crossed Destinies uses Tarot cards as a storytelling tool to reveal the lives of a group of travelers who have lost the ability to speak. In this surreal setting, they convey their stories through cards, each narrative revealing themes of fate, destiny, and the interplay of chance and choice.

Why Read This Book

• An inventive storytelling technique using visual symbols, making it both imaginative and engaging.
• Raises questions about communication, interpretation, and the ambiguity of human experience.
• Provides a highly interactive reading experience, encouraging readers to piece together the stories.
• A must-read for those interested in postmodern literature and experimental narrative structures.

About the Author

Italo Calvino (1923–1985) was an Italian novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his imaginative and innovative storytelling. Known for works like Invisible Cities and If on a Winter's Night a Traveler, Calvino’s writing often combines fantasy, philosophy, and literary experimentation.