Description: The Nonexistent Knight by Italo Calvino An empty suit of armor is the hero in this witty novella, a picaresque gem that brilliantly parodies medieval knighthood. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An empty suit of armor is the hero in this witty novella, a picaresque gem--now available in an independent volume for the first time--that brilliantly parodies medieval knighthood. Set in the time of Charlemagne and narrated by a nun with her own secrets to keep, The Nonexistent Knight tells the story of Agilulf, a gleaming white suit of armor with nothing inside it. A challenge to his honor sends Agilulf on a search through France, England, and North Africa to confirm the chastity of a virgin he saved from rape years earlier. In the end, after many surprising turns of plot, a closing confession draws this sparkling novella to a perfect finish. Author Biography ITALO CALVINOs superb storytelling gifts earned him international renown and a reputation as "one of the worlds best fabulists" (New York Times Book Review). At the time of his death, in 1985, he was the most-translated contemporary Italian writer. Description for Bookstore HMH softcover, 1977, previous ISBN 978-0-156-65975-8 Details ISBN0544959108 Year 2017 ISBN-10 0544959108 ISBN-13 9780544959101 Format Paperback Publication Date 2017-08-15 Pages 144 Language English Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2017-08-15 NZ Release Date 2017-08-15 US Release Date 2017-08-15 UK Release Date 2017-08-15 Author Italo Calvino Publisher Mariner Books Classics Imprint Mariner Books Classics DEWEY 853.914 Audience General Imprint US Mariner Books Classics Publisher US HarperCollins We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:116620810;
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