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Invisible Cities
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What is the role of the feminine in Calvino’s text? What significance do the female-named cities bear in the text as a whole?
In what ways does Calvino seek to encourage multiple and conflicting interpretations of cities and his text? Refer to at least three specific examples in your answer.
How would you describe the relationship between Marco Polo and Kublai Khan? To what extent do you think their dynamic is one of equals?
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