Author: Giambattista Basile
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 444
Book Description
The Pentamerone, Or the Story of Stories Fun for the Little Ones Translated from the Neapolitan by John Edward Taylor
Author: Giambattista Basile
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 444
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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 444
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Stories from the Pentamerone
Author: Giambattista Basile
Publisher:
ISBN: 1846378850
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
It is an old saying, that he who seeks what he should not, finds what he would not. Everyone has heard of the ape who, in trying to pull on his boots, was caught by the foot. And it happened in like manner to a wretched slave, who, although she never had shoes to her feet, wanted to wear a crown on her head. But the straight road is the best; and, sooner or later, a day comes which settles all accounts. At last, having by evil means usurped what belonged to another, she fell to the ground; and the higher she had mounted, the greater was her fall -- as you shall see. . . . Once upon a time the King of Woody Valley had a daughter named Zoza, who was never seen to laugh. The unhappy father, who had no other comfort in life but this only daughter, left nothing untried to drive away her melancholy. So he sent for folks who walk on stilts, fellows who jump through hoops, for boxers, for conjurers, for jugglers who perform sleight-of-hand tricks, for strong men, for dancing dogs, for leaping clowns, for the donkey that drinks out of a tumbler -- in short, he tried first one thing and then another to make her laugh. But all was time lost, for nothing could bring a smile to her lips. . . .
Publisher:
ISBN: 1846378850
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
It is an old saying, that he who seeks what he should not, finds what he would not. Everyone has heard of the ape who, in trying to pull on his boots, was caught by the foot. And it happened in like manner to a wretched slave, who, although she never had shoes to her feet, wanted to wear a crown on her head. But the straight road is the best; and, sooner or later, a day comes which settles all accounts. At last, having by evil means usurped what belonged to another, she fell to the ground; and the higher she had mounted, the greater was her fall -- as you shall see. . . . Once upon a time the King of Woody Valley had a daughter named Zoza, who was never seen to laugh. The unhappy father, who had no other comfort in life but this only daughter, left nothing untried to drive away her melancholy. So he sent for folks who walk on stilts, fellows who jump through hoops, for boxers, for conjurers, for jugglers who perform sleight-of-hand tricks, for strong men, for dancing dogs, for leaping clowns, for the donkey that drinks out of a tumbler -- in short, he tried first one thing and then another to make her laugh. But all was time lost, for nothing could bring a smile to her lips. . . .
The Pentamerone
Author: Giambattista Basile
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 270
Book Description
Il Pentamerone
Author: Giambattista Basile
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Category : Folk tales, Italian
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Folk tales, Italian
Languages : en
Pages : 294
Book Description
The pentamerone, or, The story of stories, tr. by J.E. Taylor
Author: Giovanni Battista Basile (conte di Torone.)
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 454
Book Description
The Pentamerone: Or, the Story of Stories
Author: Giambattista Basile
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
ISBN: 9780353598430
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Franklin Classics Trade Press
ISBN: 9780353598430
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Pentamerone Or the Story of Stories
Author: Giambattista Basile
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
ISBN: 9781104353131
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
ISBN: 9781104353131
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 436
Book Description
This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Il Pentamerone
Author: Giambattista Basile
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Category : Folk tales, Italian
Languages : en
Pages : 306
Book Description
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ISBN:
Category : Folk tales, Italian
Languages : en
Pages : 306
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IL PENTAMERONE OR THE TALE OF TALES
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 496
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ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 496
Book Description
The Pentamerone, Or, the Story of Stories, Tr. by J.E. Taylor
Author: Giovanni Battista Basile
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019423004
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Pentamerone is a classic collection of Italian fairy tales, written by Giovanni Battista Basile. This English translation by J.E. Taylor includes twenty-four stories, including famous tales like 'Cinderella' and 'Rapunzel'. This is a delightful book that will appeal to readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Publisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781019423004
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
The Pentamerone is a classic collection of Italian fairy tales, written by Giovanni Battista Basile. This English translation by J.E. Taylor includes twenty-four stories, including famous tales like 'Cinderella' and 'Rapunzel'. This is a delightful book that will appeal to readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.