calvino
Definition
Proper noun * Italo Calvino: An Italian writer, born in Cuba, known for his novels and short stories. He lived from 1923 to 1987. His work is often characterized by imagination, fantasy, and metafictional elements.
Usage
- This word is used almost exclusively to refer to the person, Italo Calvino.
- It functions as a proper noun, so it is typically capitalized.
Examples
- Noun:
- I am reading a collection of short stories by Calvino.
- The literary style of Calvino has influenced many contemporary authors.
- Have you read Calvino's novel If on a winter's night a traveler?
Advanced Usage
- The name can be used attributively to describe things related to his work or style.
- That story has a very Calvino-esque quality to its structure.
- The course focused on Calvino's later period.
Variants and Related Words
- Calvinoesque (adjective): Resembling or characteristic of the imaginative, playful, or structurally inventive style of Italo Calvino's writing.
Synonyms
- Italo Calvino (full name)
Notes
- There are no direct idioms or phrasal verbs associated with this proper noun. Its usage is referential to the individual and his body of work.
Noun
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Italian writer of novels and short stories (born in Cuba) (1923-1987)
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