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Italian Folktales Paperback - 1992

by Calvino, Italo

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Chosen by The New York Times as one of its best books in the year of its original publication, this treasure trove of 200 lively Italian folktales has won a cherished place among fans of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. In this collection, Calvino combines a sensibility attuned to the fantastical with a singular writerly ability to capture the visions and dreams of a culture.

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Mariner Books, 1992-11-15. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!
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Details

  • Title Italian Folktales
  • Author Calvino, Italo
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition Reissue
  • Condition New
  • Pages 800
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Mariner Books, U.S.A.
  • Date 1992-11-15
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Bibliography, Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # Q-0156454890
  • ISBN 9780156454896 / 0156454890
  • Weight 1.6 lbs (0.73 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.9 x 5.9 x 1.9 in (22.61 x 14.99 x 4.83 cm)
  • Reading level 830
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Italy
  • Library of Congress subjects Tales - Italy, Tales - Italy Tales - Italy
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 80011879
  • Dewey Decimal Code 398.2

Summary

Chosen as one of the New York Times’s ten best books in the year of its original publication, this collection immediately won a cherished place among lovers of the tale and vaulted Calvino into the ranks of the great folklorists. Introduction by the Author; illustrations. Translated by George Martin. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book

First line

There was once a lad whom everyone called Dauntless Little John, since he was afraid of nothing.