First published 1456
Plunge into a treasury of bewitching Italian folktales, where enchanted forests, talking animals, and daring heroes come alive on the page. Calvino's masterful retelling captures the whimsy and wonder of these age-old stories, weaving them into a captivating tapestry of the human experience. From a young maiden who outwits a wicked witch to a clever cat who outsmarts a bumbling thief, these tales will transport you to a world of limitless imagination.
Genres: short-stories, fantasy, fairy-tales, folklore
Vibes: atmospheric, lyrical, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, talking-animals
Setting: Italy
763 pages · Hardcover · Houghton Mifflin Harcourt