The Castle of Crossed Destinies by Italo Calvino

The Castle of Crossed Destinies by Italo Calvino

Author: Italo Calvino
ISBN: 0156154552
Condition: Pre-Loved / Secondhand

"A shamelessly original work of art." — New York Times

A group of road-weary travellers convene first in a castle, then a tavern. After passing through an enchanted forest, their powers of speech are mysteriously taken from them. With only tarot cards to communicate, each traveller must piece together the story of how they arrived — and what they have seen.

What unfolds is an exquisite interlinking of narratives: a fantastic, surreal, and chaotic history of all human consciousness. Featuring reproductions of fifteenth-century tarot cards, The Castle of Crossed Destinies is a bold and singular work — a stunning exploration of the visual and the verbal from one of the most celebrated experimental authors of all time.

A perfect read for lovers of tarot, literary fiction, and the magical intersection of image and story.

All items in our Pre-Loved Library are curated vintage or secondhand copies. Expect minor shelf wear, aged pages, or past owner notes—each imperfection adds to the soul and journey of the book.