In 1881 'Pinocchio' was originally introduced as a newspaper serial in the children's section. Collodi continued to write political and humorous novels until 1876, when he began to write children's books. In 1848 he enlisted to fight in the Italian War of Independence and founded the daily satirical newspaper 'Il Lampione'. Can Pinocchio turn his life around? And will he ever see his 'papa,' Geppetto again?Ĭarlo Collodi (1826–1890) was born Carlo Lorenzini on November 24, 1826, in Florence, Italy. She even promises the puppet that if he learns to be good, to study, and to work hard, he will become a real boy. But Pinocchio also befriends a good Fairy who loves him and wants to help him escape his misfortunes. Of course, Pinocchio gets into trouble along the way.įrom the villainous Cat and Fox, who try to steal his gold coins, to the gigantic Dogfish, a terrifying sea monster that swallows him, Pinocchio encounters menacing characters who often lead him to trouble. And marvel as he becomes the unwitting star of a circus show and lives a life of ease in the 'Land of Boobies,' where boys can play all day and never have to go to school. And when he lies, Pinocchio's nose grows longer! Follow this mischievous puppet as he goes to the 'Field of Miracles', where he plants gold coins to try to make his wealth grow. Pinocchio has a good heart, but he is disobedient and lazy and often has poor judgment. He soon leaves his maker and commences a journey of misadventures. Carved by a poor man named Geppetto, Pinocchio is a wooden puppet that comes to life. This is the story of Pinocchio, filled with harrowing yet inspiring adventures. When an amnesty for all criminals is proclaimed, Pinocchio has difficulty in qualifying, and has to assure the jailer that he is, indeed, a true criminal.A timeless classic to be read over and over. Another incident shows Pinocchio committed to prison for having been robbed. The adult reader could scarcely miss the point when the patient and gentle Gepetto finally overtakes his delinquent son and then, thanks to the interference of a mob, is marched off to jail while the culprit is set free. Collodi was a man of the world and a satirist, vitally concerned with ethics and justice in his own society. But the book also concerns itself with problems which reach out beyond the horizon of the young. To the child mind, the way-wardness and the inevitable punishment of Pinocchio are readily comprehensible issues. 'Pinocchio, like Alice in Wonderland, is more than a children's fantasy. Very Good Condition, some edge and shelf wear, a little rubbing, bumping and creasing to edges and corners, previous owners inscription on title page, pages age-toned (see photographs) Airmont Publishing Company, 1966, line drawings in text, trade paperback

Pinocchio by Carlo Collodi