Loved iti was immediately captivated by these stories they are so well written so imaginative and very much in that vein of traditional fairy tales
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Italian folktales (1456)
Others: Positive Chosen as one of the New York Times's ten best books in the year of its original publication, this collection immediately won a cherished place among lovers of the tale and vaulted Calvino into the ranks of the great folklorists. Introduction by the Author illustrations. Translated by George Martin. A Helen and Kurt Wolff Book.
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- 9780156454896
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