Before Tom Hanks brought his heartwarming portrayal of the gentle woodcarver Geppetto to Disney's 2022 live-action adaptation, before countless animated films and stage productions enchanted audiences worldwide, there was Carlo Collodi's original Italian masterpiece that started the magic. Experience the complete, authentic story of the wooden puppet who dreamed of becoming a real boy through our captivating audiobook.
Discover the rich, complex tale that inspired not only Disney's beloved animated classic but also Robert Zemeckis' recent film featuring Tom Hanks' touching performance. Collodi's original "The Adventures of Pinocchio" is far more intricate and morally layered than any screen adaptation could fully capture—a picaresque journey filled with darker themes, more adventures, and deeper lessons about growing up.
Meet the authentic Pinocchio, whose mischievous nature leads him through encounters that most film versions had to soften or omit entirely: his violent tendencies, the murder of Jiminy Cricket, his transformation into a donkey, and the harrowing whale sequence that inspired countless movie climaxes. Experience the Blue Fairy's more mysterious and complex role, and witness Geppetto's profound love story that moved Tom Hanks to tears during his own preparation for the role.
The Hollywood magic captures the wonder, but only Collodi's original text reveals the full psychological journey of a puppet learning to become human. From the talking log that becomes Pinocchio to his final transformation, every moral lesson unfolds with the author's Italian storytelling tradition and timeless wisdom about honesty, courage, and the meaning of being real.
Whether you've cherished Disney's animated classic, enjoyed Tom Hanks' recent heartfelt performance, or remember any of the numerous international adaptations, this audiobook offers Carlo Collodi's complete vision—the darker, richer, more complex fairy tale that has captivated filmmakers for over a century.
Listen now to the original story that taught the world that lies make noses grow, and discover why Pinocchio's journey to become a real boy remains one of literature's most adapted and beloved tales.
This is the story of a simple wooden block that no one can help but notice has potential; & it does when it comes to being the second best Disney film. The long lost fairytale was reintroduced in Dream Works's Shrek.
Chapters
- (00:00:00) - The Piece of Wood That Laughed and cried like a Child
- (00:04:30) - Pinocchio
- (00:09:19) - The Story of Pinocchio
- (00:16:58) - The Talking Cricket scolds Pinocchio
- (00:21:38) - Pinocchio on Hunger
- (00:26:28) - Pinocchio
- (00:29:22) - The Story of Pinocchio
- (00:36:14) - Geppetto Makes Pinocchio New Feet
- (00:41:16) - Pinocchio Goes to See a Puppet Show
- (00:46:25) - Puppets recognize their brother Pinocchio
- (00:51:22) - Pinocchio the Fire Eater sneezes and pardons Har
- (00:58:00) - Pinocchio
- (01:05:39) - Pinocchio Gets a Gold Medal
- (01:07:22) - The Inn of Pinocchio
- (01:14:10) - Pinocchio Fails Against Assassins
- (01:21:24) - Pinocchio
- (01:27:14) - The Fairy rescues Pinocchio
- (01:34:01) - Pinocchio Refuses to Take His Medicine
- (01:39:31) - Pinocchio on the Road
- (01:43:13) - The Tale of Pinocchio
- (01:45:18) - Pinocchio in the Field of Miracles
- (01:52:41) - Pinocchio
- (02:00:24) - Pinocchio
- (02:06:06) - Pinocchio
- (02:11:04) - Pinocchio
- (02:17:08) - The Story of Pinocchio
- (02:26:12) - Pinocchio Jumps into the Sea
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