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Carlo Lorenzini (Italian: [ˈkarlo lorenˈtsiːni]; 24 November 1826 – 26 October 1890), better known by the pen name Carlo Collodi (/ k ə ˈ l oʊ d i / kə-LOH-dee; Italian: [ˈkarlo kolˈlɔːdi]), was an Italian author, humourist, [1] and journalist, [2] widely known for his fairy tale novel The Adventures of Pinocchio.
Story of a Puppet"), commonly shortened to Pinocchio, is an 1883 children's fantasy novel by Italian author Carlo Collodi. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette named Pinocchio and his creator and father figure, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto.
- Carlo Collodi
- 1883
C. Collodi (born Nov. 24, 1826, Florence, Tuscany [Italy]—died Oct. 26, 1890, Florence) was an Italian author and journalist, best known as the creator of Pinocchio, the childlike puppet whose adventures delight children around the world. As a young man Collodi joined the seminary.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Jul 19, 2024 · Learn about the classic children's novel by C. Collodi, who wrote the story of the little marionette who wanted to be a real boy. Find out the plot, the characters, the moral lessons, and the adaptations of this Italian tale.
Jun 6, 2022 · If the film is unsettling, consider the novel it was based on, Carlo Collodi’s “ Adventures of Pinocchio ” (1883). The tale begins with a lethal weapon: under blows from an axe, the pine log...
- Joan Acocella
Carlo Collodi was a journalist, writer, and volunteer for Italy's unification. He created the famous character Pinocchio and wrote many books for children and schools.
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Aug 7, 2021 · Learn how Carlo Collodi created Pinocchio, the most translated book after the Bible, and why it still resonates with readers today. Explore the themes of growing up, identity and acceptance in the original story and its adaptations.
