The Heart of Pinocchio: New Adventures of the Celebrated Little Puppet

Nipote, CollodiProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 2.5
Word count
207K words
Chapters
21

Tags

English Originals Children's Literature Fairy Tale SequelAdventure JourneyPuppet AdventureComing of AgeTruth Goodness BeautyHumor ReliefAnthropomorphic ImaginationItalian LiteratureParent-Child ReadingYouth Reading

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.The Heart of Pinocchio: New Adventures of the Celebrated Little Puppet by NipoteAuthor: Nipote, Collodi,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Nov 23, 2012

Editor's review

This book is a sequel to The Adventures of Pinocchio, following the "celebrated little puppet" through new adventures and belonging to the classic tradition of derivative children's literature. Compared with the original, it continues the puppet's curiosity, mischief, and growth themes, driving the story through adventure plots in brisk, accessible language that makes it suitable as extended reading in children's literature. As a public-domain ebook, it also offers a textual specimen for studying the spread of the Pinocchio figure and the phenomenon of early children's-literature sequels. Readers are advised to approach it as "a re-creation after the original": becoming familiar with the basic characters and ending of Collodi's original first makes the sequel's handling of character and moral meaning easier to appreciate. For parent-child reading, discuss the puppet's choices and consequences and encourage children to compare the original and the sequel; adult readers may note the period features of the sequel from the perspective of textual and adaptation history rather than judging it by the standards of the original.

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Reading tips

  1. Read Collodi's original or learn the basic character relationships first, then enter the sequel, to make comparison of character handling easier.
  2. During parent-child reading, ask questions about the puppet's choices and consequences to guide discussion of the moral meaning.
  3. English learners can read through the plot first, then revisit unfamiliar words and dialogue to build common narrative expressions.
  4. After reading, briefly note the similarities and differences between the sequel and the original in character personality and ending arrangement.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Contents

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FAQ

Is this book the original The Adventures of Pinocchio? No. It is a sequel to The Adventures of Pinocchio, following the celebrated little puppet through new adventures. Before reading, it is best to know the basic characters and story ending of Collodi's original, which makes it easier to understand the sequel's re-creation of character personality and plot.
What age of child is it suitable for? This is an English-language children's literary work with a brisk plot, suitable for older children and young teenagers who already have some English reading ability and are familiar with the Pinocchio story. Younger children are better served by parent-child reading or graded adaptations, so that language difficulty does not dampen their interest in reading.
What is the relationship between the sequel and the original? The sequel uses the original's little-puppet figure and some character settings, but its plot and character handling are a re-creation. It continues the themes of adventure and growth and also bears the sequel author's own approach. Readers may regard it as extended reading from the original rather than a replacement for it.
Can it be used as material for children's literature research? Yes. As a public-domain sequel text, it can be used to examine the spread of the Pinocchio figure, the phenomenon of early children's-literature sequels, and the relationship between adaptation and re-creation. For research, it is advisable to compare it with the original and related edition materials and to note the text's historical background and publication information.

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About the author

Nipote, Collodi Author · Italian

Nipote, Collodi is an Italian pen name meaning "Collodi's nephew," associated with Carlo Collodi, the author of The Adventures of Pinocchio. Public information about this author is limited: birth and death dates, education, and biographical details are unknown. One work is held in the collection, The Heart of Pinocchio: New Adventures of the Celebrated Little Puppet, which continues the classic image of Pinocchio and recounts new adventures of the celebrated little puppet. In terms of subject matter, the work inherits the worldview and characters of Collodi's original, functioning as a sequel or reworking of the classic tale, and its style tends toward children's literature and fantasy adventure. Because the author's name carries a clear pseudonymous or familial association, the work is often linked to the reception history of The Adventures of Pinocchio and may serve as a reference for studying the derivation and circulation of the Pinocchio figure.