Our Ancestors Books in Order
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The Our Ancestors series by Italo Calvino is a collection of three allegorical fantasy novels published between 1952 and 1966. Each book explores themes of identity, morality, and human nature through fantastical narratives set in historical or imagined contexts. The series examines the complexities of individual choice and societal norms through the lens of its protagonists' unique journeys.
Publication order
In the order the books were originally released.
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Buy on Amazon1952 · Italo Calvino
The Cloven Viscount is a fantasy novel by Italian writer Italo Calvino, first published by Einaudi in Turin in 1952, and in English in 1962 by…
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Buy on Amazon1957 · Italo Calvino
The Baron in the Trees (1957) is a novel by Italo Calvino. Set in the second half of the eighteenth century in a small town in Liguria, it recounts…
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Buy on Amazon1959 · Italo Calvino
The Nonexistent Knight is an allegorical fantasy novel by Italian writer Italo Calvino, first published in Italian in 1959 and in English translation…
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Frequently asked questions
What order should I read the Our Ancestors books in?
Read them in publication order, starting with “The Cloven Viscount”. Start with “The Cloven Viscount.”
How many books are in the Our Ancestors series?
We list 3 books by Italo Calvino , published between 1952–1959.
Where can I buy the Our Ancestors books?
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