The Adventures of
Pinocchio is a novel for children by Italian author Carlo Collodi, written in
Pescia. The first half was originally a serial in 1881 and 1882, published as
The tale of a puppet , and then later completed as a book for children in
February 1883. It is about the mischievous adventures of an animated marionette
named Pinocchio and his father, a poor woodcarver named Geppetto. It is
considered a canonical piece of children\'s literature and has inspired hundreds
of new editions, stage plays, merchandising and movies, such as Walt Disney’s
iconic animated version and commonplace ideas such as a liar\'s long nose.
According to
extensive research done by the Fondazione Nazionale Carlo Collodi in late 1990s
and based on UNESCO sources, it has been adapted in over 260 languages
worldwide. That makes it the most translated non-religious book in the world,
and one of the best-selling book sever published. In recent years, the book has
sold over 80 million copies, while the precise total sales are unknown because of
the many public domain re-releases since 1940. According to Francelia Butler, it
remains “the most translated Italian book and, after the Bible, the most widely
read”.
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