"Stories from the Pentamerone" by Giambattista Basile is a compilation of captivating folk tales that originated in the early 1600s. These stories, brimming with magic, moral teachings, and a touch of the bizarre, present a realm where princes, princesses, and strange beings cross paths, often highlighting the intricacies of love, luck, and the outcomes of choices. The collection begins with the story of Zoza, a princess unable to laugh, whose journey starts with an old woman's accidental comedy and angry curse, sending her on a mission that involves magical beings and a bewitched prince. This opening story establishes Basile's vibrant way of storytelling, emphasizing themes of yearning, enchantment, and the pursuit of joy, preparing readers for tales of adventure and values.
Stories from the Pentamerone
By Giambattista Basile
A sorrowful princess's fate intertwines with curses, enchantments, and a quest for laughter and love within a realm of whimsical characters and moral lessons.
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2000-05-01
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About the AuthorGiambattista Basile was an Italian poet, courtier, and fairy tale collector. His collections include the oldest recorded forms of many well-known European fairy tales. He is chiefly remembered for writing the collection of Neapolitan fairy tales known as Il Pentamerone.
Giambattista Basile was an Italian poet, courtier, and fairy tale collector. His collections include the oldest recorded forms of many well-known European fairy tales. He is chiefly remembered for writing the collection of Neapolitan fairy tales known as Il Pentamerone.
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