Pinocchio (Collins Classics)
700,00 د.ج
Paperback. Pub Date :2012-09-13 Pages: 192 Language: English Publisher:. HarperCollins UK The story of Pinocchio has remained one of the best-loved childrens tales for over a century However. the original 1883 novel about the adventures of the mischievous marionette on his quest to become a real boy began as a sophisticated story for both adults and children. and includes political satire. slapstick humour and questions about the role of tradition and society. From the moment Geppetto decides to carve himself a son from a magical piece of wood. the tale lurches from one fantastical episode to another. in one of the most enchanting fables of all time.
Paperback. Pub Date :2012-09-13 Pages: 192 Language: English Publisher:. HarperCollins UK The story of Pinocchio has remained one of the best-loved childrens tales for over a century However. the original 1883 novel about the adventures of the mischievous marionette on his quest to become a real boy began as a sophisticated story for both adults and children. and includes political satire. slapstick humour and questions about the role of tradition and society. From the moment Geppetto decides to carve himself a son from a magical piece of wood. the tale lurches from one fantastical episode to another. in one of the most enchanting fables of all time.
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