The Bears Famous Invasion of Sicily
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The Bears Famous Invasion of Sicily by Dino Buzzati
At once a timeless fable and a philosophical allegory, Buzzati's famous children's story - here presented in a brand-new translation by Stephen Parkin.
The Bears' Famous Invasion of Sicily is one of the noblest books I know-- Lemony Snicket Out of Italy, which gave the world Pinocchio, has come a new and fine children's story, the kind that grown-ups borrow from kids * Time * A beautifully presented book adorned with superb illustrations. * Parents in Touch * This moving story... is one that children of nine-plus will remember enjoying long after they have finished reading. A bonus is a quirky readers' companion. * Newbury Weekly News * Dino Buzzati's illustrations delight in the absurdity of the scenes he writes. * TLS *
The novelist, journalist and painter Dino Buzzati is one of the most important voices of twentieth-century Italian literature. He is best remembered today for his novel The Tartar Steppe and the story The Bears’ Famous Invasion of Sicily, which he illustrated himself and has become a classic of Italian children’s literature.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847495723 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847495729 |
| Title | The Bears Famous Invasion of Sicily |
| Author | Dino Buzzati |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Alma Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 192 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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