The Adventures of Pinocchio (Dover Children's Thrift Classics) - Softcover

Collodi, Carlo

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0486288404 ISBN 13: 9780486288406

Publisher: Dover Publications, 1995

Synopsis

Pinocchio was naughty from the very first day that Geppetto created him. Instead of going to school or learning a trade, the little puppet who magically came to life wanted only to eat, drink, sleep, and play.
Poor Pinocchio's problems grew — as did his nose every time he told a lie, which was quite often. And even worse, he found himself in one dreadful situation after another; in prison, turned into a donkey, and even stranded in the belly of an enormous shark.
Enhanced by Thea Kliros's 32 original illustrations, this newly abridged version of the beloved story includes all the familiar characters: Geppetto, a childless woodcarver; a wise old cricket; a sly fox and conniving cat; a lovely fairy; and a host of other figures.
Filled with humor and adventure, and sealed with a heartwarming conclusion, this time-honored fable has thrilled youngsters for over 100 years. In this inexpensive edition, it will continue to enchant new readers and listeners.

About this title

About the Author:

Carlo Lorenzini, also known as Carlo Collodi (1826 - 1890), was an Italian writer bornin Florence. He is best known forIn vapore (1856) and Le avventure di Pinocchio (1883). Collodivolunteered in the armyand contributedsatirical sketches, stories, and articles to various newspapers. His works include Macchiette (1880), Occhi e nasi (1881), and Storie allegre (1887).

About the Author:

Carlo Collodi was an Italian writer and journalist whose character Pinnochio earned more fame than its creator. He had an active interest in politics and he also fought in Wars of Independence on voluntary basis.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Publication date: 1995
• ISBN 10: 0486288404
• ISBN 13: 9780486288406
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 96