Pinocchio

Carlo Collodi, born Carlo Lorenzini on November 24, 1826, in Florence, Italy, was a prolific writer and journalist best known for his world-renowned children's classic, 'The Adventures of Pinocchio' (1883). Collodi took his pen name from the village of his mother's birth, reflecting his deep connection to his Italian heritage. Before creating his enduring masterwork, Collodi wrote a variety of tex...