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The Adventures of Pinocchio (Le Avventure Di Pinocchio)
Series: Biblioteca Italiana
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Ideal for adult readers and enthusiasts of classic literature, particularly those interested in exploring nuanced translations and original illustrations in a bilingual format.
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Perella's translation and introductory essay capture the wit, irony, ambiguity, and social satire of the original nineteenth-century text, finally reclaiming Pinocchio for adult readers. It also represents the first time the whole story has appeared in English. This bilingual edition includes over 130 drawings by the original illustrator, Enrico Mazzanti.
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Perella's translation and introductory essay capture the wit, irony, ambiguity, and social satire of the original nineteenth-century text, finally reclaiming Pinocchio for adult readers. It also represents the first time the whole story has appeared in English. This bilingual edition includes over 130 drawings by the original illustrator, Enrico Mazzanti.
Series: Biblioteca Italiana
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The Adventures of Pinocchio (Le Avventure Di Pinocchio)
Perella's translation and introductory essay capture the wit, irony, ambiguity, and social satire of the original nineteenth-century text, finally reclaiming Pinocchio for adult readers. It also represents the first time the whole story has appeared in English. This bilingual edition includes over 130 drawings by the original illustrator, Enrico Mazzanti.Paperback$6699Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 3-4 weeks
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ISBN: 9780520246867
Publisher: University of California Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 31 August 2005
Country: United States
Imprint: University of California Press
Contributors:
- Translated by Nicolas J. Perella
- Introduction by Nicolas J. Perella
- Contributions by Nicolas J. Perella
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 33.0mm
Width: 127.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 499g
Pages: 510
About the Author
Nicolas J. Perella is Professor Emeritus of Italian at the University of California, Berkeley.
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