C Collodi
Carlo Lorenzini, better known by the pen name Carlo Collodi (1826 - 1890), was a children's writer born in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and writer of the world-renowned fairy tale novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. During the Italian wars of Independence in 1848 and 1860 Collodi served as a volunteer with the Tuscan army. His active interest in political matters may be seen in his earliest literary works as well as in the founding of the satirical newspaper Il Lampione in 1853. This newspaper was...See more
Carlo Lorenzini, better known by the pen name Carlo Collodi (1826 - 1890), was a children's writer born in the Grand Duchy of Tuscany and writer of the world-renowned fairy tale novel The Adventures of Pinocchio. During the Italian wars of Independence in 1848 and 1860 Collodi served as a volunteer with the Tuscan army. His active interest in political matters may be seen in his earliest literary works as well as in the founding of the satirical newspaper Il Lampione in 1853. This newspaper was censored by order of the Grand Duke of Tuscany. In 1854 he published his second newspaper, Lo scaramuccia ("The Controversy"). See less
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The Adventures of Pinocchio
2.5 out of 5 stars
by Sheila, Apr 20, 2018
"That Puppet is a disobedient son who is breaking his father's heart!"
This was nothing like the Pinocchio I was familiar with. Granted, I only watched the Disney (yeah, I know Disney's ... Read More
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Le Avventure DI Pinocchio
Excellent!
by Maria P, Aug 24, 2017
Book arrived in good condtion and this particular volume exceeds my expectations! Read More
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The Adventures of Pinocchio
A Foolish Puppet Becomes a Boy
The Adventures of Pinocchio is a classic story about what happens to a foolish puppet who does not listen to the wise advice of others and who disobeys his unselfish father Geppetto. From the moment ... Read More
