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Italian Folktales by Italo Calvino (1992, Trade Paperback)

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Item specifics

Condition
Brand New: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Narrative Type
Fiction
Country/Region of Manufacture
United States
Type
Short Stories
Vintage
Yes
Binding
Softcover, Wraps
ISBN
9780156454896
Book Title
Italian Folktales
Item Length
9 in
Publisher
HarperCollins
Publication Year
1992
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
1.8 in
Author
Italo Calvino
Genre
Social Science, Fiction
Topic
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology, Popular Culture
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
25.8 Oz
Number of Pages
800 Pages

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One of the New York Times's Ten Best Books of the Year: These traditional stories of Italy, retold by a literary master, are "a treasure" (Los Angeles Times). Filled with kings and peasants, saints and ogres--as well as some quite extraordinary plants and animals--these two hundred tales bring to life Italy's folklore, sometimes with earthy humor, sometimes with noble mystery, and sometimes with the playfulness of sheer nonsense. Selected and retold by one of the country's greatest literary icons, "this collection stands with the finest folktale collections anywhere" (The New York Times Book Review). "For readers of any age . . . A masterwork." --The Wall Street Journal "A magic book, and a classic to boot." --Time

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0156454890
ISBN-13
9780156454896
eBay Product ID (ePID)
74806

Product Key Features

Book Title
Italian Folktales
Author
Italo Calvino
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology, Folklore & Mythology, Popular Culture
Publication Year
1992
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Social Science, Fiction
Number of Pages
800 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9 in
Item Height
1.8 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
25.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
Reviews
....[C]olloquial but never corny, plainspoken, economical, wry and flexible and sometimes stunningly lyrical.
Copyright Date
1992
Lccn
80-011879
Dewey Decimal
398.2/0945
Dewey Edition
21

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  • by vovakhlystov
    Mar 01, 2007

    Exactly what it sounds like.

    I've read Calvino's Cosmicomics and absolutely loved it, so when I saw this book, I instantly jumped at it. However, this is just what it sounds like: folktales oriented towards children. It's very well written and I'd probably find the stories interesting if I had them read to me, or if i was around 8-10 years old. I've got a younger brother to whom I'll try reading this book when he's a bit older and see how he likes it, but for now the book is sitting on a shelf. Folktales seems great for kids, but isn't that fun of a read for older people.

  • by fr-lilia-spjbmq
    Dec 30, 2020

    Wonderful storytelling

    Wanted the original edition mostly because the cover of the later edition is awful and I had this edition in the past but gave it to my daughter. Don’t mind the small crimp in the corner - rest of book is pristine. As far as the content these folktales are a refreshing change from the heavy handed Grimm’s fairy tales which we were subjected to throughout our childhoods.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: pps357

  • by prol-143
    Feb 28, 2024

    good quality

    great book

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: discover-books

  • by marydlafuente
    May 10, 2013

    It's a treasure!!

    it's a great book. I've actually bought it previously and given it as a gift to my grandchild. I actually Had the Italian Version for some time, and thought it would be great for any Italians or non-Italians as well. It's easy reading, funny at times, and definitely worth the time.

  • by curlykitty8
    Sep 06, 2021

    Precious literature!

    An iconic work for Italians!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: betterworldbooks

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