Giambattista Basile

Stories from the Pentamerone (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Italian Folklore in Classic Literary Masterpieces

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Giambattista Basile's 'Stories from the Pentamerone' is a collection of fairy tales and folk tales that showcases the richness of Italian folklore. Written in the 17th century, Basile's literary style is characterized by its fantastical elements and moral lessons woven into each story. The book's structure, reminiscent of the Arabian Nights, features a framing narrative that connects the various tales, adding depth and coherence to the collection. Basile's work serves as a precursor to later fairy tale authors such as the Brothers Grimm, influencing their storytelling techniques. The Pentamerone is a valuable resource for scholars of folklore and literature, providing insight into the cultural beliefs and values of the time. Basile's stories continue to captivate readers with their timeless themes of love, betrayal, and magic. Recommended for those interested in exploring the origins of fairy tales and the evolution of storytelling traditions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 241
• Altersempfehlung: ab 1 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664149732
• Artikelnr.: 58501121

Autorenporträt

Giambattista Basile (circa 1575 - 1632) was an Italian poet, courtier, and fairy tale collector. Born in Giugliano in Campania, Basile spent much of his life in the service of various Neapolitan nobles. He is most renowned for his seminal work, 'Lo cunto de li cunti overo lo trattenemiento de peccerille', posthumously published in two volumes as 'Il Pentamerone' between 1634 and 1636 by his sister Adriana. Translated into English as 'Stories from the Pentamerone', this collection of fairy tales is considered the first of its kind in Europe, predating the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault, and has had a lasting influence on the fairy tale genre. Basile's literary style is characterized by the rich Neapolitan dialect and the use of stylistic elements that blend the oral storytelling tradition with a sophisticated baroque literary culture. 'The Pentamerone' is framed as a story within a story, a technique that has lent the work a timeless quality, inspiring countless retellings and adaptations over the centuries. It includes tales such as 'The Tale of Tales', which stands as one of the earliest examples of the literary fairy tale tradition in Western literature. Basile's keen observations of contemporary society, combined with his imagination and humor, give his work a unique place in Italian culture and literature.