Carlo Collodi

Carlo Collodi is most famous for creating the character of Pinocchio, a wooden puppet who dreams of becoming a real boy. His work on this story has made it a foundational text in children's literature worldwide.

Many adaptations of Collodi's Pinocchio story exist across various media, including numerous animated and live-action films. These adaptations often reinterpret the classic tale for new generations.

Carlo Collodi was a pseudonym used by Carlo Lorenzini. He adopted the name Collodi from his mother's hometown.