Fiabe siciliane dalla Raccolta di Italo Calvino. Sizilianische Märchen aus der Sammlung von Italo

Cabinet pieces of Italian fairy tale literature. Ninetta discovers a secret garden where the prince falls hopelessly in love with her. A young girl must leave her parental home because she is plagued by misfortune. Pippina is cursed and, touched by the sun, transforms into a snake. Caterina the Clever outsmarts her husband to keep him by her side. And a young princess, with the help of her servant, gets rid of her miserly husband. They all must face the challenges that life presents before they can find love and happiness. These five Sicilian tales, recorded by Italo Calvino, showcase the magic of orally transmitted Italian fables, rich in fantastic beings and enchantments. dtv bilingual – A glimpse of the diversity of languages. The series includes three language levels – beginner, advanced, and expert – and now features over 130 titles in many languages. Cultural studies, history, idioms, contemporary and classic texts in various forms and genres – from short stories to crime fiction – there is something for every reading taste. Unique is the consistent line-by-line alignment between the original text and the translation, allowing readers to feel at home in two linguistic worlds from the first to the last word.