Author: Carlo Collodi

1Adventures of Pinocchio

By Carlo Collodi

The Adventures of Pinocchio is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi (here transl. by Carol della Chiesa). The first half was published in serial form between 1881 and 1883, and then completed as a book for children in February 1883. It is about the mischievous adventures of Pinocchio, an animated marionette, and his poor father, a woodcarver named Geppetto. It is considered a classic of children’s literature and has spawned many derivative works of art, such as Disney’s classic 1940 animated movie of the same name, and commonplace ideas, such as a liar’s long nose. (Summary from Wikipedia)

Le avventure di Pinocchio. Storia di un burattino è il titolo del romanzo ottocentesco che ha come protagonista un notissimo personaggio di finzione, appunto Pinocchio, burattino di legno al centro di celeberrime avventure. Si tratta di un classico della cosiddetta letteratura per ragazzi e fu scritto nel 1881 da Collodi (pseudonimo dello scrittore Carlo Lorenzini).<br /> Il personaggio di Pinocchio - burattino umanizzato nella tendenza a nascondersi dietro facili menzogne e a cui cresce il naso in rapporto ad ogni bugia che dice - è stato fatto proprio con il tempo anche dal mondo del cinema e da quello dei fumetti. Sulla sua figura sono stati inoltre realizzati album musicali e allestimenti teatrali in forma di musical.<br /> Nelle intenzioni di Collodi pare non vi fosse quella di creare un racconto per l’infanzia: nella prima versione, infatti, il burattino moriva, impiccato a causa dei suoi innumerevoli errori. Solo nelle versioni successive, pubblicate a puntate su un quotidiano (il Giornale per bambini), la storia venne modificata con il classico finale che oggi si conosce, con il burattino che assume le fattezze di un ragazzo in carne ed ossa. (Summary from Wikipedia)

3Adventures of Pinocchio (version 2)

By Carlo Collodi

Do today's children still learn what a "marionette" is? The beloved story of Pinocchio may represent a last lingering picture of a world not dominated by plastic or electronic toys.<br /><br /> Pinocchio is a puppet made from a piece of wood that curiously could talk even before being carved. A wooden-head he starts and a wooden-head he stays - until after years of misadventures caused by his laziness and failure to keep promises he finally learns to care about his family - and then he becomes a real boy.<br /><br /> For those who have seen the Disney movie the cast of characters will be familiar, from the Talking Cricket (who acts as his conscience) to Lamp-Wick, his partner in truancy and having heedless fun.<br /><br /> Though the toys of today are far from the puppet shows in Carlo Collodi's book, his themes of being truthful, thoughtful, and dependable will always be timely.<br /> (Summary by Mark)

4Pinocchio

By Carlo Collodi

This is the wonderful story of Pinocchio, the puppet who must learn many lessons before he can become a real boy. Carved by a woodcarver named Geppetto in a small Italian village, he dreamed of becoming a real boy but strays from the path of goodness many times and is very willing to listen to temptation. He has also been used as a character who is prone to telling lies and fabricating stories for various reasons. The story has appeared in many adaptations in other mediums. Pinocchio has been called an icon of modern culture, and one of most reimagined characters in the pantheon of children's literature. Listen to his many adventures, scrapes, misdeeds and pranks followed by bouts of sincere repentance and remorse. But these last only until the next enticing adventure or misdeed presents itself. Of course he does finally learn his lesson and does become a real boy when finally understanding that love and duty come first before pleasure and play. (summary from Wikipedia and the reader)

Las aventuras de Pinoquio o Pinocho (en italiano: Le avventure di Pinocchio) es una obra literaria escrita por el autor italiano Carlo Collodi. Se publicó en Italia en el periódico Giornale per i bambini, desde 1881 hasta 1883, con el título Storia di un Burattino (Historia de un títere), acompañada de las ilustraciones de Enrico Mazzanti. Es una de las obras más leídas de la literatura universal; así pues, cuenta con traducciones a más de doscientos cincuenta idiomas y dialectos, incluido el sistema de lectura braille, y es uno de los libros más vendidos de todos los tiempos. Desde su primera publicación, la novela ha dado lugar a diversas adaptaciones a lo largo del tiempo, entre las que se incluyen grabaciones de audio, obras de teatro, películas, ballets y obras de ópera. Esta versión es la primera traducción al español de este libro y se publicó en el diario La Tribuna en 1913. Se ha dicho que la traducción fue hecha por el mismo Antonio José Restrepo, sin embargo, por una vieja tradición se atribuye la versión colombiana a la distinguida dama doña Inés Gónima, esposa de don Antonio José. De ella escribió Sanin Cano que fue mujer de gracia y talento subyugadores, risueña a todas horas, ingeniosa en los dichos y bondadosa en las acciones. Un carácter como para traducir el Pinocho. "Yo brindo, dijo una huasa, por la esposa de Restrepo: Ines Gónima se llama, y le dio voz a Gepetto." (Introducción por Jasna)

6Pinocchio – Die Geschichte vom hölzernen Bengele

By Carlo Collodi

Ein aus einem magischen Holzscheit geschnitztes Holzpüppchen erwacht zum Leben und macht seinem Ziehvater Seppel das Leben schwer. Spitzbubereien und Streiche reihen sich aneinander, wobei es Bengele (“Pinocchio”) nicht einmal böse meint, aber immer wieder unter schlechte Einflüsse gerät. Selbst die Fee, seine “Mutter”, verliert langsam die Geduld. Schließlich gelangt er in die Fänge eines Zauberers, der ihn und seinen Freund in Esel verwandelt … sein Ziel, ein echter, lebendiger Junge zu werden, rückt immer weiter in die Ferne… Diese Aufnahme wurde ursprünglich bei Legamus.eu veröffentlicht und später zu Librivox übertragen, als das Copyright es erlaubte. Summary by crowwings