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1. Adventures of Pinocchio by Carlo, 1826-1890 Collodi | |
Kindle Edition:
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(2006-01-12)
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2. Pinocchio; the story of a puppet - [Related Names: Higgins, Violet Moore, illus.] by Carlo (1826-1890) Collodi | |
Hardcover:
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(1926)
Asin: B000NWN0QG Canada | United Kingdom | Germany | France | Japan | |
3. The Pinocchio Catalogue: Being a Descriptive Bibliography and Printing History of English Language Translations and Other Renditions Appearing in the United ... and Indexes in World Literature) | |
Hardcover: 241
Pages
(1988-11-17)
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A fine reference and the only one of its kind |
4. Pinocchio Goes Postmodern: Perils of a Puppet in the United States (Children's Literature and Culture (Routledge (Firm)), 20,) by Richard Wunderlich, Thomas J. Morrissey | |
Hardcover: 304
Pages
(2002-05-15)
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THE Pinocchio Study Has Arrived! The text provides an overview of creator Collodi's life and work prior to Pinocchio, as well as a publication history of the original.Later chapters expand on the publication history of Pinocchio and trace the manner in which Collodi's story has been re-told, appropriated, outright stolen, bastardized, rescued and recovered by a plethora of storytellers.The best of these amalgamations capture the true spirit of the original tale and continue to make it both a learning experience in the context of amusing storytelling.The best of the Pinocchio spin-offs also continue to focus on the growth of the "I-ness" (to borrow Robert Coover's terminology from his adult sequel, Pinocchio In Venice) within the principal character.In spite of its detractors and countless rip-off artists, Collodi's original Pinocchio tale is a beautiful children's bildungsroman that does not shirk from strong lessons.The novel emphasizes that the so-called "real world" can be a cruel and dangerous place.You can get lost in it but it.And it can change you for better or worse.How we cope in the midst of harsh lessons and times of peril often speaks loads about us because these are often the moments that transform us into stronger human beings and give us a better understanding of ourselves.Indeed, Collodi's Pinocchio remains, in its own way, one of the most important of existentialist tracts. Perhaps the most valuable aspect of Wunderlich and Morrissey's text, however, is not its incredible thoroughness regarding its core subject matter, but its attempt to rescue the original story from obscurity and reacquaint contemporary readers to the power and messages imbedded there.Disney probably did the most damage in terms of turning Pinocchio into a cutesy children's tale.(Moreover, the sociological and moral lessons imbedded in the Disney version are skewed.For example, nobody is economically destitute in the Disney (World) view and if you disobey your parents and guardian angels - even if they look like crickets - you're going to wind up a demon-like, gambling, heathen.Period.) Although Collodi probably kept adults in mind as he was penning his book, his text is unquestionably first and foremost a children's story.The author made sure his story remained focused on depicting sincere versions of the tough trails - and trials - children must travel on their journey to adulthood.Why there have been countless watered down retellings of the story may best be summed up by an overview of our postmodern culture:our obsession with keeping things light and easy, our manic infatuation with consumerism, our attempt to turn life into one long visit to Pleasure Island.Most damaging of all, perhaps, is a turning away from the importance of cultivating an intimate knowledge and ongoing study of the self.Self-study is not narcissistic behavior, but necessary in order to gain authenticity in a largely inauthentic and superficial world. Pinocchio Goes Postmodern is not only a fun book to read, it's a tremendous reference tool that belongs in the library (public and private) of anyone concerned with the history of great children's literature and great texts in general.Wunderlich and Morrissey present their material in an accessible, friendly style.Their knowledge of and enthusiasm for their subject matter will make you want to keep turning the pages as quickly as you can read them - and then race to go re-read Collodi's original Pinocchio and re-discovery its joys and wonders.
The Authentic Pinocchio and The Imposter This book belongs in the library of every academic institution where literary and cultural studies are important.It should also be accessible in public libraries to enable parents and teachers to discover, or rediscover, a rollicking and many-layered story to share with children. ... Read more |
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