Pinocchio's Adventures

Author: (Italian) Carlo Collodi, adapted by Zhou Jun
Nationality: Italy
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Publishing Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Pinocchio was published in 1833 and is one of the most widely read and influential fairy tales in the world. Over the past 100 years, it has been translated into more than 80 languages, becoming one of the beloved literary works for children worldwide. Its story has been adapted for the stage and screen many times, making Pinocchio a household name and sparking a global "Pinocchio fever." On one day in 1880, an Italian sent a manuscript to his friend in Rome, who edited a children's magazine. The manuscript was attached with a note saying, "This foolish thing can be used if you like, so feel free to do whatever you want with it." Unbeknownst to him, the manuscript became a sensation when it was serialized in the magazine. This Italian was Carlo Collodi (1826–1890, Carlo Collodi), and the manuscript was Italy's greatest fairy tale ever written—Pinocchio.
Collodi was born into a family of cooks in the countryside of Florence, Italy. His original name was Carlo Lorenzini, and "Collodi" was his pen name, derived from the name of the town where his mother was born and raised. Pinocchio and The Adventures of Pinocchio, its protagonist is the puppet Pinocchio. Pinocchio was created by a kind old carpenter and, after experiencing a series of adventures—such as being imprisoned by the puppet theater owner, being tempted by a fox and a cat, and going on a journey of fun—finally rescued his father, the old carpenter, who had been swallowed by a giant fish. In the end, Pinocchio became a real boy.
This book describes the transformation of Pinocchio from a spoiled, mischievous, lazy, lying, uncaring, uninterested-in-study, and play-loving puppet into a polite, studious, hardworking, respectful, and caring child. It is filled with childhood charm and imagination. The author delves deep into a child's inner world, observes the world through a child's eyes, and thinks about problems with a child's mind. The characters are vividly portrayed, and the plot is narrated in a captivating and dramatic way. Whether adults or children, readers of this book feel a special sense of familiarity. It seems as if Pinocchio is someone around us or even ourselves, and the story keeps readers laughing from beginning to end.
Like Aesop's Fables, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Gulliver's Travels, and other classics, Pinocchio has long become a milestone in the history of world children's literature. This edition of Pinocchio features translations by renowned experts, includes Pinyin annotations, and is accompanied by exquisite and moving illustrations. It allows children to approach the masterpiece and the classics in a familiar way during their childhood, experiencing the spirit and essence of the classics. May children embark on a wonderful and solemn spiritual journey through a dialogue with the great masters.