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Italian Folktales

By Italo Calvino
Series: Penguin Modern Classics
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Italian Folktales by Italo Calvino is a vibrant collection of traditional stories from all regions of Italy, retold by the author with a modern twist. These tales cover a wide array of themes, including love, adventure, magic, and morality, bringing to life the rich cultural tapestry and oral traditions of Italy. Each story is imbued with Calvino's unique narrative style, offering readers enchanting glimpses into Italy's folkloric past.
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This collection of enchanting stories may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring rich cultural traditions through imaginative and magical narratives. With a diverse array of tales filled with humour, adventure, and folklore wisdom, it offers a captivating journey into the heart of Italian heritage.

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Italian Folktales

Meticulously selected and artfully recreated, the selection of stories in Italian is vast and ranges geographically from Corsica and Sicily to Venice and the Alps. Calvino is himself clearly captivated by the folkloric imagination and communicates this in what is a fascinating and rich addition to folk literature.

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A collection of folktales to transport the reader into a world of adventurers, tricksters, kings, peasants, and saints.

Meticulously selected and artfully recreated, the selection of stories in Italian Folktales is vast and ranges geographically from Corsica and Sicily to Venice and the Alps. Calvino is himself clearly captivated by the folkloric imagination and communicates this in what is a fascinating and rich addition to folk literature.

Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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Italian Folktales by Italo Calvino is celebrated for its imaginative retelling of traditional stories, capturing the beauty and simplicity of Italian folklore. Reviewers often praise Calvino's skill in preserving the charm and cultural nuances of the tales, while his narrative flair offers a fresh and engaging experience. The collection is admired for its rich diversity and the way it brings colourful characters and magical adventures to life.

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ISBN: 9780141181349

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2000

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Translated by George Martin

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 545g

Pages: 800

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Fiction General Fiction Italo Calvino Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: Penguin Modern Classics

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About the Author

One of the most inventive of European writers and a master of allegorical fantasy, Calvino was born in Cuba in 1923 but grew up in Italy and spent most of his life there. An essayist and journalist, as well as a writer of fiction, he was awarded the prestigious Italian literary award, the Premio Feltrinelli. He died in 1985.

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