TIRANA, July 8 /ATA/ – A thematic exhibition titled “Pinocchio – 145 Years” opened on Wednesday at the Italian Hall of the Sotir Kolea Centre in Tirana.
The exhibition marks the 145th anniversary of the publication of one of the world’s most celebrated literary masterpieces, a work that remains among the most translated and beloved books of all time.
Open to visitors throughout the week, the exhibition features early editions, publishing history and the journey of one of the most iconic characters in children’s literature.
The Adventures of Pinocchio was written by Italian journalist and author Carlo Collodi (1826-1890). The story was first published in installments in 1881 before appearing as a book in 1883.
The main character, Pinocchio, is a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. Through a series of temptations and challenges, he learns from his mistakes and discovers how to distinguish right from wrong.
Translated into hundreds of languages and dialects, the book is considered one of the most widely translated works in the world. Published in millions of copies, it has continued to inspire generations of readers as well as films, television series, theatre productions, operas, ballets and countless illustrations.
Despite being 145 years old, Pinocchio remains a universal symbol of childhood, honesty and moral values.
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