Italo Calvino was born in Cuba and grew up in Italy. He was a journalist and writer of short stories and novels This is second short story that we have read on our channel Calvino was deeply committed to political activism and was a member of the Italian Communist Party for much of his life. However, he was also critical of the party and its leadership, and he often wrote about the contradictions and complexities of communist ideology. An interesting story of Calvino's marriage Italo Calvino's wedding was a memorable event, with a unique twist. In 1964, Calvino married Esther Judith Singer, an Argentine translator he had met in Paris. The wedding took place in the small town of San Giovanni in Persiceto, near Bologna, Italy. What made the wedding unique was the fact that Calvino and Singer chose to get married twice. The first ceremony was a civil ceremony, held in the town hall in San Giovanni in Persiceto, which was attended by family and friends. The second ceremony was a religious ceremony, held in a nearby church, which was attended by a much larger crowd. The reason for the two ceremonies was that Calvino's family was Catholic, while Singer was Jewish, and they wanted to honor both of their religious traditions. So, they decided to have two weddings, one for each religion. The civil ceremony was a simple affair, with Calvino and Singer signing the marriage register in front of the mayor and a few witnesses. The religious ceremony, on the other hand, was a more elaborate affair, with a rabbi and a Catholic priest both officiating. The ceremony was conducted in both Hebrew and Italian, with readings from the Torah and the Bible. The wedding reception was held in a nearby castle, where guests were treated to a delicious meal and plenty of dancing. Calvino was known for his love of music, and he played the accordion at the reception, while Singer sang and danced with the guests. The dual wedding was a reflection of Calvino's eclectic interests and his openness to different cultures and traditions. It was also a testament to his deep love for Singer, whom he had met just a few years earlier in Paris. The couple remained married until Calvino's death in 1985, and their love story remains an inspiration to many.