The book selects parts of Marco Polo's travelogues in China and juxtaposes them with imaginative stories told by him in "Invisible Cities," a novel by Italian writer Italo Calvino. This unique writing ...
This year, as China and Italy commemorate the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo's death, Martini took part in a play portraying Polo, further aligning his odyssey with that of the historical figure.
FENG YONGBIN/CHINA DAILY This year marks the 700th anniversary of the passing of Marco Polo, the Italian explorer who traveled to China in the 13th century and made the country known to many ...