by In Trieste
Pinocchio, the classic children’s tale about the wooden puppet who comes to life, was first introduced to the world in July 1881.
Before its publication as The Adventures of Pinocchio in 1883, Carlo Collodi’s magical story appeared in serial form in a weekly children’s supplement to the newspaper Il Fanfulla.
Set in Tuscany, the tale recounts the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette puppet called Pinocchio and his father, the poor woodcarver Geppetto.
The story has inspired numerous stage plays, television series and movies, from Walt Disney’s 1940 animated version to the recent magical adaptation by Italian director Matteo Garrone.
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