Author |
Collodi, Carlo, 1826-1890 |
Illustrator |
Carsey, Alice |
Title |
Pinocchio: The Tale of a Puppet
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Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Melissa Er-Raqabi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
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Summary |
"Pinocchio: The Tale of a Puppet" by Carlo Collodi is a classic children's novel written in the late 19th century. It follows the adventures of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet brought to life, as he navigates a world filled with temptations, challenges, and valuable life lessons. The story delves into themes of morality, obedience, and the quest for identity, making it a timeless tale that resonates with both children and adults. The opening of the book introduces us to Master Cherry, an old carpenter who discovers a peculiar piece of wood that laughs and cries. Intrigued, he plans to carve it into a table leg but is startled when it responds. Soon after, another character, Geppetto, enters the scene, expressing his desire to craft a puppet that can dance and perform. After a humorous and chaotic exchange, Geppetto acquires the very same piece of wood and names his new creation Pinocchio. As Pinocchio gains life, he quickly showcases mischievous behavior, leading to a blend of comedic moments and moral lessons from the very beginning of his journey. The narrative sets the stage for Pinocchio's subsequent escapades, highlighting his curiosity and the consequences of his actions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Fairy tales
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Subject |
Puppets -- Juvenile fiction
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Subject |
Pinocchio (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
16865 |
Release Date |
Oct 13, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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