Basile wordt voornamelijk gevierd om zijn verzameling Napolitaanse sprookjes, die postuum werd gepubliceerd. Deze verhalen vertegenwoordigen de oudste bekende varianten van veel klassieke sprookjes, waaronder vroege versies van "Rapunzel" en "Assepoester". Zijn werk, gewaardeerd om zijn unieke vertelstem en diepe wortels in de orale traditie, is een fundamentele tekst geworden voor latere verzamelaars van folklore.
A rollicking, bawdy collection of 50 fairy tales told by 10 storytellers over five days follows the compilation efforts of 17th-century Italian poet Giambattista Basile and traces the experiences of a cursed princess who would win back her betrothed.
Renowned for being one of the earliest fairy tale collections, this work features stories originally written in the Neapolitan language. Giambattista Basile's tales, including recognizable favorites like Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, are some of the oldest known versions still in existence. Initially overlooked, the collection gained prominence after being referenced by the Brothers Grimm, leading to translations that broadened its reach. This edition, printed on premium acid-free paper, presents the complete translation by Richard F. Burton, ensuring its timeless appeal.
This work is a reproduction of a historical text, published by Megali, a company dedicated to making literature accessible to those with impaired vision through large print formats. The emphasis on readability highlights the commitment to inclusivity in literature, ensuring that important historical works remain available to a wider audience.
Hrsg. von Walter Boehlich, umfasst das Werk "Der Pentamerone" von Giambattista Basile 729 illustrierten Seiten.
