This essay is introduced by definitions and quotes. the first line of the essay says, "Let us begin by putting forward some definitions". The author goes on to explain why we should read classics. He first definition Calvino states is "the classics are those books about which you usually hear people saying: I'm rereading....', never am I reading... ' The reader can see one of the methods of introduction is quotes because this line is put in quotes in the essay. the reader can also see one of the methods of introductions is definitions. It is important to have a good method of introduction because it is what the reader sees first. It can either capture their attention or make them not want to read the rest of the essay. I think Italo Calvino does a good job of capturing the reader's attention because he list many definitions that can get a person thinking and interested in classic books.
The conclusion is characterized by ending with describing the fourteenth definition. He ends the essay talking about Cioran. He ends the essay with a quote. He says, "At least I will learn this melody before I die." He ends it with a quote to make the reader want more. The essay ends with the reader thinking. Overall Calvino does a great job of keeping the reader involved in the essay.
Calvino, Italo. "Why Read the Classics." The Uses of Literature. New York: Vintage Books, 1999
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