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Italian Folktales in America

Author	: Elizabeth Mathias
Publisher	: Wayne State University Press
Release Date	: 1988
ISBN 10	: 0814321224
Pages	: 356 pages
Rating	: 4.2/5 (24 users)

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Download or read book Italian Folktales in America written by Elizabeth Mathias and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 1988 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gathers fairy tales told by Clementina Todesco, an Italian immigrant, offers background information about her life in Italy and America, and explains how and when the tales were told

Italian Folktales

Author	: Italo Calvino
Publisher	: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Release Date	: 2013-08-26
ISBN 10	: 9780544283220
Pages	: 800 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (832 users)

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Download or read book Italian Folktales written by Italo Calvino and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2013-08-26 with total page 800 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the New York Times’s Ten Best Books of the Year: These traditional stories of Italy, retold by a literary master, are “a treasure” (Los Angeles Times). Filled with kings and peasants, saints and ogres—as well as some quite extraordinary plants and animals—these two hundred tales bring to life Italy’s folklore, sometimes with earthy humor, sometimes with noble mystery, and sometimes with the playfulness of sheer nonsense. Selected and retold by one of the country’s greatest literary icons, “this collection stands with the finest folktale collections anywhere” (The New York Times Book Review). “For readers of any age . . . A masterwork.” —The Wall Street Journal “A magic book, and a classic to boot.” —Time

The Pomegranates and Other Modern Italian Fairy Tales

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Publisher	: Princeton University Press
Release Date	: 2021-09-14
ISBN 10	: 9780691224657
Pages	: 232 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 (246 users)

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Download or read book The Pomegranates and Other Modern Italian Fairy Tales written by and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2021-09-14 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of magical Italian folk and fairy tales—most in English for the first time The Pomegranates and Other Modern Italian Fairy Tales presents twenty magical stories published between 1875 and 1914, following Italy’s political unification. In those decades of political and social change, folklorists collected fairy tales from many regions of the country while influential writers invented original narratives in standard Italian, drawing on traditional tales in local dialects, and translated others from France. This collection features a range of these entertaining jewels from such authors as Carlo Collodi, most celebrated for the novel Pinocchio, and Domenico Comparetti, regarded as the Italian Grimm, to Grazia Deledda, the only Italian woman to have received the Nobel Prize in Literature. With one exception, all of these tales are appearing in English for the first time. The stories in this volume are linked by themes of metamorphosis: a man turns into a lion, a dove, and an ant; a handsome youth emerges from a pig’s body; and three lovely women rise out of the rinds of pomegranates. There are also more introspective transformations: a self-absorbed princess learns about manners, a melancholy prince finds joy again, and a complacent young woman discovers gratitude. Cristina Mazzoni provides a comprehensive introduction that situates the tales in their cultural and historical context. The collection also includes period illustrations and biographical notes about the authors. Filled with adventures, supernatural and fantastic events, and brave and flawed protagonists, The Pomegranates and Other Modern Italian Fairy Tales will delight, surprise, and astonish.

The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Folktales and Fairy Tales

Author	: Donald Haase
Publisher	: Greenwood Publishing Group
Release Date	: 2008
ISBN 10	: 0313334412
Pages	: 420 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (12 users)

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Download or read book The Greenwood Encyclopedia of Folktales and Fairy Tales written by Donald Haase and published by Greenwood Publishing Group. This book was released on 2008 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides alphabetically arranged entries on folk and fairy tales from around the world, including information on authors, subjects, themes, characters, and national traditions.

Italian Folktales

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Publisher	: Pantheon Books
Release Date	: 1980
ISBN 10	: IND:39000006089390
Pages	: 816 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 ( users)

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Download or read book Italian Folktales written by and published by Pantheon Books. This book was released on 1980 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chosen by The New York Times as one of its best books in the year of its original publication, this treasure trove of 200 lively Italian folktales has won a cherished place among fans of the Brothers Grimm and Hans Christian Andersen. In this collection, Calvino combines a sensibility attuned to the fantastical with a singular writerly ability to capture the visions and dreams of a culture. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

Calvino and the Age of Neorealism

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Publisher	: Stanford University Press
Release Date	: 1991
ISBN 10	: 9780804766579
Pages	: 419 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (665 users)

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Download or read book Calvino and the Age of Neorealism written by and published by Stanford University Press. This book was released on 1991 with total page 419 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Twentieth-century Italian Literature in English Translation

Author	: Robin Healey
Publisher	: University of Toronto Press
Release Date	: 1998-01-01
ISBN 10	: 0802008003
Pages	: 648 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (3 users)

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Download or read book Twentieth-century Italian Literature in English Translation written by Robin Healey and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bibliography lists English-language translations of twentieth-century Italian literature published chiefly in book form between 1929 and 1997, encompassing fiction, poetry, plays, screenplays, librettos, journals and diaries, and correspondence.

The Simpleton of Naples and Other Italian Folktales

Author	: Nonna Maria Scarpato
Publisher	:
Release Date	: 1982
ISBN 10	: IND:39000005991570
Pages	: 104 pages
Rating	: 4.9/5 ( users)

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Download or read book The Simpleton of Naples and Other Italian Folktales written by Nonna Maria Scarpato and published by . This book was released on 1982 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Italian-American Folklore

Author	: Frances M. Malpezzi
Publisher	: august house
Release Date	: 1992
ISBN 10	: 087483533X
Pages	: 312 pages
Rating	: 4.3/5 (3 users)

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Download or read book Italian-American Folklore written by Frances M. Malpezzi and published by august house. This book was released on 1992 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italian-Americans compose one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States, numbering more than 14 million in the 1990 census. Though they have often been portrayed in fiction and film, these images are often based on stereotypes not borne out among the immigrant and assimilated population.

The Italian American Heritage

Author	: Pellegrino A D'Acierno
Publisher	: Routledge
Release Date	: 2021-12-13
ISBN 10	: 9781000525557
Pages	: 844 pages
Rating	: 4.0/5 (255 users)

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Download or read book The Italian American Heritage written by Pellegrino A D'Acierno and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2021-12-13 with total page 844 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1999. The many available scholarly works on Italian-Americans are perhaps of little practical help to the undergraduate or high school student who needs background information when reading contemporary fiction with Italian characters, watching films that require a familiarity with Italian Americans, or looking at works of art that can be fully appreciated only if one understands Italian culture. This basic reference work for non-specialists and students offers quick insights and essential, easy-to-grasp information on Italian-American contributions to American art, music, literature, motion pictures and cultural life. This rich legacy is examined in a collection of original essays that include portrayals of Italian characters in the films of Francis Coppola, Italian American poetry, the art of Frank Stella, the music of Frank Zappa, a survey of Italian folk customs and an analysis of the evolution of Italian-American biography. Comprising 22 lengthy essays written specifically for this volume, the book identifies what is uniquely Italian in American life and examines how Italian customs, traditions, social mores and cultural antecedents have wrought their influence on the American character. Filled with insights, observations and ethnic facts and fictions, this volume should prove to be a valuable source of information for scholars, researchers and students interested in pinpointing and examining the cultural, intellectual and social influence of Italian immigrants and their successors.

Hereditary Witchcraft

Author	: Raven Grimassi
Publisher	: Llewellyn Worldwide
Release Date	: 1999
ISBN 10	: 1567182569
Pages	: 278 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (69 users)

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Download or read book Hereditary Witchcraft written by Raven Grimassi and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 1999 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the real sources of many of the traditions, beliefs, and techniques of modern Witchcraft! And what author Raven Grimassi reveals in Hereditary Witchcraft is the documented ancient roots of the Old Religion. One-by-one, Grimassi goes through the tenets of Witchcraft and shows their ancient sources. The association of the pentagram with Witchcraft goes back at least 2,500 years. The idea of the four elements goes back to a philosopher named Empedocles of Sicily in around 475 B.C.E. The practice of many covens today of having a Priestess, Priest, and Maiden can be traced back over 2,000 years to ancient Pompeii. This book is filled with history, myth, and folklore. But it is also filled with rituals and techniques that you can do. On these pages you will learn how to prepare and banish a magic circle. You'll learn rituals you can do by yourself, including those for the Solstices, Diana's Day, and Cornucopia. With this information you can become a follower of the Old Ways! Of course, one of the most famous aspects of Witchcraft is magick. Grimassi doesn't disappoint here, either. You'll learn runic magick and divination; you'll learn about doing magick with the Moon and stars; you'll learn secret symbols and the powers of herbs. If you are a Witch--or you're thinking about becoming a Witch--this is one of the most important books you could possibly have. You'll find the documentation to support the antiquity of your beliefs and the way Witchcraft is practiced today. This book is both a guide for everyday life and a resource to discover Wiccan origins. If you don't have a copy of this book, get one today. You'll use it for the rest of your life.

The North American Italian Renaissance

Author	: Kenneth Scambray
Publisher	: Guernica Editions
Release Date	: 2000
ISBN 10	: 1550711075
Pages	: 136 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (75 users)

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Download or read book The North American Italian Renaissance written by Kenneth Scambray and published by Guernica Editions. This book was released on 2000 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kenneth Scrambray offers the reader a critical analysis of the wide range of Italianese literature written over the last thirty years in North America. These last three decades in both Canada and America can justifiably be termed a renaissance in Italian writing.

Folktales and Fairy Tales: Traditions and Texts from around the World, 2nd Edition [4 volumes]

Author	: Anne E. Duggan Ph.D.
Publisher	: ABC-CLIO
Release Date	: 2016-02-12
ISBN 10	: 9781610692540
Pages	: 1590 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (925 users)

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Download or read book Folktales and Fairy Tales: Traditions and Texts from around the World, 2nd Edition [4 volumes] written by Anne E. Duggan Ph.D. and published by ABC-CLIO. This book was released on 2016-02-12 with total page 1590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encyclopedic in its coverage, this one-of-a-kind reference is ideal for students, scholars, and others who need reliable, up-to-date information on folk and fairy tales, past and present. • Provides encyclopedic coverage of folktales and fairy tales from around the globe • Covers not only the history of the fairy tale, but also topics of contemporary importance such as the fairy tale in manga, television, pop music, and music videos • Brings together the study of geography, culture, history, and anthropology • Revises and expands an award-winning work to now include a full volume of selected tales and texts

Encyclopedia of American Folklore

Author	: Linda Watts
Publisher	: Infobase Holdings, Inc
Release Date	: 2020-07-01
ISBN 10	: 9781646930005
Pages	: 462 pages
Rating	: 4.4/5 (3 users)

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Download or read book Encyclopedia of American Folklore written by Linda Watts and published by Infobase Holdings, Inc. This book was released on 2020-07-01 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folklore has been described as the unwritten literature of a culture: its songs, stories, sayings, games, rituals, beliefs, and ways of life. Encyclopedia of American Folklore helps readers explore topics, terms, themes, figures, and issues related to this popular subject. This comprehensive reference guide addresses the needs of multiple audiences, including high school, college, and public libraries, archive and museum collections, storytellers, and independent researchers. Its content and organization correspond to the ways educators integrate folklore within literacy and wider learning objectives for language arts and cultural studies at the secondary level. This well-rounded resource connects United States folk forms with their cultural origin, historical context, and social function. Appendixes include a bibliography, a category index, and a discussion of starting points for researching American folklore. References and bibliographic material throughout the text highlight recently published and commonly available materials for further study. Coverage includes: Folk heroes and legendary figures, including Paul Bunyan and Yankee Doodle Fables, fairy tales, and myths often featured in American folklore, including "Little Red Riding Hood" and "The Princess and the Pea" American authors who have added to or modified folklore traditions, including Washington Irving Historical events that gave rise to folklore, including the civil rights movement and the Revolutionary War Terms in folklore studies, such as fieldwork and the folklife movement Holidays and observances, such as Christmas and Kwanzaa Topics related to folklore in everyday life, such as sports folklore and courtship/dating folklore Folklore related to cultural groups, such as Appalachian folklore and African-American folklore and more.

Teaching Fairy Tales

Author	: Nancy L. Canepa
Publisher	: Wayne State University Press
Release Date	: 2019-03-25
ISBN 10	: 9780814339367
Pages	: 478 pages
Rating	: 4.1/5 (393 users)

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Download or read book Teaching Fairy Tales written by Nancy L. Canepa and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-25 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pedagogical models and methodologies for engaging with fairy tales in the classroom.

Italian Stories

Author	: Robert A. Hall
Publisher	: Courier Corporation
Release Date	: 2012-09-20
ISBN 10	: 9780486120300
Pages	: 368 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (23 users)

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Download or read book Italian Stories written by Robert A. Hall and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-09-20 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven great stories in original Italian with vivid, accurate English translations on facing pages, teaching and practice aids, Italian-English vocabulary, more. Boccaccio, Machiavelli, d'Annunzio, Pirandello and Moravia, plus significant works by lesser-knowns.

Italian Literature since 1900 in English Translation 1929-2016

Author	: Robin Healey
Publisher	: University of Toronto Press
Release Date	: 2019-03-07
ISBN 10	: 9781487502928
Pages	: 1104 pages
Rating	: 4.8/5 (29 users)

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Download or read book Italian Literature since 1900 in English Translation 1929-2016 written by Robin Healey and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2019-03-07 with total page 1104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing the most complete record possible of texts by Italian writers active after 1900, this annotated bibliography covers over 4,800 distinct editions of writings by some 1,700 Italian authors. Many entries are accompanied by useful notes that provide information on the authors, works, translators, and the reception of the translations. This book includes the works of Pirandello, Calvino, Eco, and more recently, Andrea Camilleri and Valerio Manfredi. Together with Robin Healey's Italian Literature before 1900 in English Translation, also published by University of Toronto Press in 2011, this volume makes comprehensive information on translations from Italian accessible for schools, libraries, and those interested in comparative literature.