Basically everything by Buzzati is awesome and virtually unknown to foreigners. I would suggest a short story collection though, like "sessanta racconti". htt

Basically everything by Buzzati is awesome and virtually unknown to foreigners. I would suggest a short story collection though, like "sessanta racconti". http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessanta_racconti http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sessanta_racconti It's up there with the best Asimov or Calvino or Borges: simple brilliant ideas, perfect execution. And yes, CTM is awesome too!