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The Adventures of Pinocchio (/pɪˈnoʊki.oʊ/ pi-NOH-kee-oh; Italian: Le avventure di Pinocchio [le avvenˈtuːre di piˈnɔkkjo]), also simply known as Pinocchio, is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi, written in Pescia. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.It was originally published in a serial form as The Story of a Puppet (Italian: La storia di un burattino) in the Giornale per i bambini, one of the earliest Italian weekly magazines for children, starting from 7 July 1881. The story stopped after nearly 4 months and 8 episodes at Chapter 15, but by popular demand from readers, the episodes were resumed on 16 February 1882. In February 1883, the story was published in a single book. Since then, the spread of Pinocchio on the main markets for children's books of the time has been continuous and uninterrupted, and it was met with enthusiastic reviews worldwide.A universal icon and a metaphor of the human condition, the book is considered a canonical piece of children's literature and has had great impact on world culture. Philosopher Benedetto Croce reputed it as one of the greatest works of Italian literature. Since its first publication, it has inspired hundreds of new editions, stage plays, merchandising, television series and movies, such as Walt Disney's iconic animated version, and commonplace ideas such as a liar's long nose.According to extensive research done by the Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi in the late 1990s and based on UNESCO sources, the book has been adapted in over 260 languages worldwide, while as of 2018 it has been translated into over 300 languages. That makes it the most translated non-religious book in the world and one of the best-selling books ever published, with over 80 million copies sold in recent years (the total sales since its first publication are unknown because of the many public domain re-releases begun in 1940). According to Francelia Butler, it remains "the most translated Italian book and, after the Bible, the most widely read".

This unique version of Pinnochio is annotated with the following bonuses:- Biography of the author- Historical context of the book- Literary critiqueThe Adventures of Pinocchio is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi. The first half was originally a serial between 1881 and 1883, and then later completed as a book for children in February 1883. It is about the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio, an animated marionette, and his poor father, a woodcarver named Geppetto. It is considered a classic of children's literature and has spawned many derivative works of art, such as Disney's 1940 animated movie of the same name, and commonplace ideas such as a liar's long nose.The Adventures of Pinocchio is a story about an animated puppet, talking crickets, boys who turn into mules and other fairy tale devices that would be familiar to a reader of Alice in Wonderland or Brothers Grimm; in fact earlier in his career Collodi worked on a translation of Mother Goose. However, Pinocchio's world is not a traditional fairy-tale world, instead containing the hard realities of the need for food, shelter, and the basic measures of daily life. The setting of the story is in fact the very real Tuscan area of Italy. It was a unique literary melding of genres for its time.The story's Italian language is peppered with Florentine dialect features, such as the protagonist's Florentine name.Collodi originally had not intended the novel as children's literature; the ending was unhappy and allegorically dealt with serious themes. In the original, serialized version, Pinocchio dies a gruesome death—hanged for his innumerable faults, at the end of Chapter 15. At the request of his editor, Collodi added chapters 16–36, in which the Fairy with Turquoise Hair (or "Blue Fairy", as the Disney version names her) rescues Pinocchio and eventually transforms him into a real boy, when he acquires a deeper understanding of himself, making the story suitable for children. In the second half of the book, the maternal figure of the Blue Fairy is the dominant character, versus the paternal figure of Geppetto, in the first part.Children's literature was a new idea in Collodi's time, an innovation in the nineteenth-century. Thus in content and style it was new and modern, opening the way to many writers of the following century. Collodi, who died in 1890, was respected during his lifetime as a talented writer and social commentator, but his fame did not begin to grow until after Pinocchio was translated into English, for the first time in 1892, but, in particular, with the widely-read Everyman's Library edition of 1911. The popularity of the story was bolstered by the powerful philosopher-critic Benedetto Croce who greatly admired the tale.

This is a classical children’s literature known all over the world. Geppetto, an old woodcarver, receives a piece of wood which looks perfect for his next project, a puppet. But when he sets to work something magical happens – the piece of wood begins to talk. When Geppetto is finished, the puppet turns out to be cheeky, naughty, and can walk, run and eat with as hearty an appetite as any young boy. Pinocchio is rebellious – he tells lies, and every time he lies, his nose grows longer. He is easily led astray, tumbling from one terrible adventure to another in which he is robbed, imprisoned, chased by bandits and only just escapes death. The Adventures of Pinocchio is a great read for both children and adults.Includes: The Adventures of Pinocchio with table of contents and important quotes

The Adventures of Pinocchio is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi, written in Pescia. The first half was originally a serial in 1881 and 1882, and then later completed as a book for children in February 1883. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto. A carpenter finds a talking piece of wood and gives it to his poor neighbor, Geppetto, who carves the block into a marionette and names him Pinocchio. Pinocchio runs away as soon as he learns to walk. The marionette is caught by a Carabiniere, who assumes Pinocchio has been mistreated and imprisons Geppetto. Pinocchio goes back to Geppetto's house where he accidentally kills a talking cricket who had warned Pinocchio of the perils of disobedience and hedonism. That evening, Pinocchio falls asleep with his feet on the stove, and wakes to find that they have burned off. Geppetto is released from prison and makes Pinocchio a new pair of feet. In gratitude, Pinocchio promises to attend school, and Geppetto sells his only coat to buy him a school book.The puppet master Mangiafuoco.On his way to school the next morning, Pinocchio encounters the Great Marionette Theatre, and he sells his school book in order to buy a ticket for the show. The marionettes on stage recognize him in the audience and call out to him, angering the puppet master Mangiafuoco. The puppet master initially decides to use Pinocchio as firewood but ultimately releases him and gives him five gold pieces to give to Geppetto...

Pinocchio (/pɪˈnoʊkioʊ/ pih-NOH-kee-oh, Italian: [piˈnɔkkjo]) is a fictional character and the protagonist of the children's novel The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883) by Italian writer Carlo Collodi of Florence, Tuscany. Pinocchio was carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a Tuscan village. He was created as a wooden puppet but he dreams of becoming a real boy. He is notably characterized for his frequent tendency to lie, which causes his nose to grow.Pinocchio is a cultural icon. He is one of the most reimagined characters in children's literature. His story has been adapted into other media, notably the 1940 Disney film Pinocchio. The origin of the name Pinocchio is uncertain; it may be related to the word pino (pine), as the puppet is made of wood, in the diminutive Tuscan form pinocchio (hence equivalent to "little piney") – the author used Florentine dialect frequently in the book – and is also similar to Pino, a nickname for Giuseppe (the Italian form of Joseph), of which Geppetto (the name of Pinocchio's maker) is also a nickname (hence equivalent to "little Joey").

A humble toymaker named Geppetto carves a puppet which he names Pinocchio. Just as Geppetto adds to the finishing touches, however, Pinocchio springs to life and flees the cottage in search of adventure--only to discover that what he wants most of all is right back at home.Quotes from the book:“A lie keeps growing and growing until it's as plain as the nose on your face.”“Never trust people who promise to make you rich in a day. They are generally crazy swindlers”“Would it be possible to find a more ungrateful boy, or one with less heart than I have!”Readers' reviews:“This is a story that all children should read as it is a story of obeying and honoring your parents.” (Mark O’Neill, goodreads.com)“I really enjoy reading the original, unabridged versions of these timeless children's classics.” (Deb, goodreads.com)“Deliciously bizarre and breathtaking! I could not have imagined a more delightful morality tale with such surprising tidbits of the macabre. I loved it!” (Sarah Enriquez)

"The Adventures of Pinocchio" is a literary work written by Italian author Carlo Collodi. It was published in Italy in the newspaper "Giornale per i bambini" from 1882 to 1883, with the titles "Storia di un Burattino" "Story of a puppet"), and is one of the most widely read works worldwide. The book consists of thirty chapters and begins with the famous "once upon a time ...". Steeped in invention and extraordinary findings, the book devotes the first two chapters to tell us how was the master Ciliegia (Cherry by the color of his nose), being a carpenter is a piece of wood, for the stake, but he took to get the leg of a table. When I went to work with his tools he watched this simple piece of wood had life, then laughed and cried like a child and he was leaving a subtle voice that told him: "Do not hit me so hard," when lashed out with his tools of work. "The teacher Ciliegia" gave the piece of wood to his friend Geppetto, That made him a wonderful doll who could dance, brandish and turn somersaults. That is precisely the adventures begin. Geppetto finished without eyes and mouth, and the doll begins to tell verses, and take their first steps; He finished his legs, he goes to the front door and walks away. Pinocchio comes to time to become a real boy, of flesh and blood like other children. Start working to help Geppetto and, one day, saves his life until the turquoise fairy. The moralizing end: "What a fool I was while I was doll, and I am now happy to have become a good boy!