CIPOLLINO

CIPOLLINO (Italian Cipollino) - the hero of the story-tale by D. Rodari "The Adventures of Cipollino" (1951), a brave onion boy. The image of C. is largely a new version of Pinocchio, the famous hero of C. Collodi. He is just as direct, touching, good-natured, restless, but at the same time not at all capricious, not at all self-willed and much less trusting. He never deceives anyone, firmly keeps his word and always acts as a defender of the weak.

Ch. looks almost exactly like all boys. Only his head has the shape of an onion with sprouted green arrows instead of hair. It looks very nice, but it is bad for those who want to drag Ch. for his green forelock. Tears immediately begin to flow from their eyes. Ch. himself wept only once during the action of the story: when the Limonchiki soldiers arrested Pope Cipollone. "Get back, stupid!" - ordered Ch. to a tear, and she never showed up again.

Ch. was not afraid of the formidable cavalier Tomato and boldly stood up for his offended godfather Pumpkin; he deftly euthanized the dog Mastino so that godfather Pumpkin could take his house. Ch. is courageous and knows how to make friends. The evil Tomato manages to put the kid in jail, but thanks to his ability to be friends, Ch. not only gets out on his own, but also saves those who are innocently languishing there, including his father.

The formidable cavalier Tomato lost to the little daredevil, thanks to whom the Countess Cherries escaped from their palace, Baron Orange went "to the station to carry suitcases", and the castle of the Countesses turned into the Children's Palace.

The image of Ch., despite the apparent fabulousness, is very truthful. All actions and reactions of the hero are psychologically reliable. Before us is a living boy from a simple family, endowed with the best of human qualities. But at the same time it is an image-symbol of boyish courage, children's friendship and devotion.

Lit .: Brandis E. From Aesop to Gianni Rodari. M., 1965.

O.G. Petrova

literary heroes. - Academician. 2009 .

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Cheerful and restless Cipollino has become a favorite literary character of many generations of readers. Young readers follow the amazing adventures of the brave, fearless hero with enthusiasm, forgetting that Cipollino and his large onion family are just an invention of a talented writer, the fruit of his unbridled imagination.

Mischievous onion boy

The brave onion boy from Gianni Rodari's fairy tale "The Adventures of Cipollino" helps the inhabitants of his country to free themselves from the power of the cruel Prince of Lemon. The restless and good-natured little boy never deceives anyone and protects the weak.

He is just like all boys. But it is hard for someone who decides to drag him by the forelock. The offenders from the eyes immediately begin to run streams of tears. Cipollino himself cried only once, when the soldiers of Prince Lemon arrested his father. But the brave boy was not afraid to oppose them, he made many friends. and they freed the country from cruel rulers.

Before readers - an ordinary boy from a simple family, endowed with the best qualities: honesty, courage. It has become a symbol of friendship and devotion for young readers. The powers that be saw a political message in the fairy tale, and for a long time this book was banned in many countries.

But in the USSR, this tale gained wide popularity. In 1953, it was translated into Russian, and soon a cartoon and a fairy tale film were made about a cheerful and good-natured onion boy. And there would hardly be a person who did not know who wrote "Cipollino".

The Italian writer knew how to intertwine real life and fantasy in such a way that young readers saw in him a good-natured and cheerful magician who plays an exciting game with them.

How were fairy tales born?

Rodari wrote his famous story in the late forties. She became a reflection of that time. The difficult post-war years, poverty everywhere, many did not always eat their fill. But the one who wrote "Cipollino" tried to tell the children that even when everything is bad and it seems that nothing can be changed for the better, there is no need to despair. There must be a way out.

The heroes of the story about Chipollino also had real prototypes. Of course, he denounced not specific people, but human vices - hypocrisy, greed, greed and ignorance. What Rodari did not like most in people, he ridiculed in his works. He was especially annoyed by individuals who did not want to improve themselves and learn about the world around them.

In the works of Rodari, literary critics look for a deep meaning, draw parallels between real images and events of those years. For example, the 20th Congress of the CPSU is said, allegedly, in a fairy tale about Gelsomino. Friends and colleagues of the writer are happy to say that B. Mussolini, who was Prime Minister of Italy in those years, is guessed in Prince Lemon.

In fact, the one who wrote "The Adventures of Cipollino" was very fond of children. While still working in the Unita newspaper, Rodari came up with a special section for the youngest readers. She and her colleagues composed poems and counting rhymes for children. The rubric was called "Linopicco" (from "piccolino" - small). He liked to write for children.

Rodari was a very observant person, and fairy tales came to him spontaneously. He could hear the women talking about what they bought at the market. Something from the conversation hooked - the plot is ready. The writer's wife said that this is how Cipollino was born.

In order not to forget an interesting story, Rodari always carried a notebook and a pen with him. If an idea came to mind, he could immediately sit down and start writing. He told the invented stories to others to see their reaction. Paola's daughter was often the first listener. Gianni watched her listen to him, what she reacted to, what questions she asked. And the writer decided what to do with the plot further - correct it or leave it as it is.

Other Tales of Gianni Rodari

In Italy, Rodari has long been known as a journalist. He gained worldwide fame as a writer after translating his works into Russian. Over time, in the homeland of the writer, his works began to be included in the school curriculum. In 1967, Rodari was recognized as the best writer in Italy. And in 1970, a wonderful author - the one who wrote the fairy tale "Cipollino" and many other fascinating stories for children - received a high award for his works, the Gold Medal. Andersen. Rodari came up with some more wonderful fairy tales.

• In 1952, the book "The Adventures of the Blue Arrow" was published. In a fairy tale, we are talking about the Christmas journey of a toy train. The main characters of the book are the children of the poor, who are often left without gifts, even on such a holiday as Christmas. The heroes of the book will have adventures on the Blue Arrow train. They will make new friends, will bravely fight with enemies. Courage and honesty will help them overcome difficulties.
• Gelsomino in the land of liars. The story, published in 1959, tells the story of a boy called Gelsomino with a very loud voice that can destroy walls. The boy goes on a journey and ends up in the Land of Liars, in which, by order of the king, all the inhabitants of this country are obliged to lie. And the boy takes matters into his own hands.
• The fairy tale "Cake in the Sky", written in 1966, tells about an unusual object that one day landed on a hill in the town of Trullo. Turned out it was a cake. Huge, with whipped cream and nuts, with chocolate and candied cherries. The girl Alice, the mischievous heroine of the fairy tale, became a character in several more Rodari tales.

Peru of this author owns such works as “Once upon a time there was a Baron Lamberto”, “Jeep on TV”, “Vagabonds”, “Train of Poems”, as well as other novels and stories. The one who wrote "Cipollino" and introduced young readers to the resourceful, brave onion boy created other unforgettable characters. The heroes of Rodari invariably teach their young readers the lessons of kindness, honesty, and justice.

Author biography

Giani Rodari (the one who wrote "Cipollino") was born in the town of Omegna on Lake Orta on October 23, 1920, where his parents came to work from the province of Varese. Gianni was an unsociable child. He lost his father early. Joseph the baker died of pneumonia when little Gianni was ten years old. The mother returned with the children to Gavirat, her native village, where the family lived until 1947.

Rodari studied at the theological seminary. There, children from poor families were taught, and also helped them with clothes and food. Gianni's health was weak from childhood, and in order not to be bored at home, he read a lot, learned to play the violin. At the age of seventeen, Rodari received a teaching diploma and began working as a school teacher.

During the war, Gianni was a member of the Resistance, joined the Communist Party. In 1948 he got a job as a journalist in the newspaper "Unita" and at the same time began to write books for children.

Gianni met his future wife in 1948 in Modena, where he came to the parliamentary elections as a correspondent. Maria Teresa worked there as a secretary. In 1953 they got married, in 1957 their only daughter, Paola, was born.

Worldwide recognition

The characters of fairy tales gained worldwide fame during the life of their creator. Gianni Rodari himself also starred in the fairy tale film about the brave onion boy - the one who created the touching and restless hero; the one who wrote "Cipollino". The author played himself in the film.

The boy Chiccio, a character in the poems and fairy tales of Rodari, became the hero of the cartoon "The Boy from Naples". The animated film "Giovanni the Distracted" was created based on the fairy tale La passeggiata di un distratto. "The Adventures of the Blue Arrow" also did not go unnoticed and served as the plot for two cartoons.

The stories about Cipollino and Gelsomino were screened. The fairy tale "Cake in the Sky" formed the basis of the film and opera of the same name. An asteroid discovered in 1979 is named after the famous writer who gave the world wonderful heroes.

Here we follow the life of Cipollino (Italian - onion) and his friends: Pumpkin's godfather, Professor Pear, Blueberry's godfather, Parsley, Strawberry and others who are fighting the tyrant Prince Lemon, Countess Cherries and the manager of the castle, Signor Tomato.

Like many other fairy tales, this story is an allegory and tells about people. In fact, this tale is about the relationship between rich and poor, rulers and subordinates, about freedom and justice.

The tale is written in a humorous style, so that even the evil characters here seem more amusing than they should be. This is a children's tale in which the author tried to explain important life issues in a language understandable to children. With the help of "Cipollino" he wanted to talk about freedom and that it should be cherished, because it is so easy to lose.

The plot of this story takes place in a fantasy world where each character is associated with a fruit or vegetable. The time when the events of the fairy tale take place also did not exist in reality, since castles, railways, bicycles, carriages exist in one period.

Genre: fairy tale

Time: fictional

A place: fictional

Cipollino retelling

Prince Lemon was about to come to the city where a big parade was to take place. Old Cipollone was in the crowd that was waiting for the arrival of the prince, but someone accidentally pushed him and he stepped on Prince Lemon's foot. Cipollone was arrested and sent to prison for the rest of his days.

His son Cipollino came to visit him. There he learned that the prison was arranged in such a way that all the murderers and robbers who should have been locked up were now on parade, while innocent and honest people were in prison.

Cipollino learned a lot from his father and therefore he decided to become a good boy. His father told him to go and live in this vast world, but beware of bad people, but added that you can learn something from everyone, even from a bad person.

And Cipollino decided to follow his father's advice. In the nearest village, he met godfather Pumpkin, who was insulted by Signor Tomato. Cipollino decided to protect him, and told Signor Tomato everything that he thinks about him. Signor Tomato wanted to punish him for this and pulled Cipollino by the hair, tearing out some of it. The smell of onions began to spread around, because of which Signor Tomato involuntarily burst into tears and ran away. Kum Pumpkin was so delighted with Cipollino that he decided to hire him.

Signor Tomato wanted revenge, so he returned with a few guards and threw the godfather Pumpkin out of his house. He also tied the dog to the house so that it would scare away the children with its formidable appearance. When Signor Tomato left, Cipollino euthanized the dog and took it to the owners in the castle. Before leaving the dog, he stroked it and disappeared. Kum Pumpkin was too excited to return home.

All the villagers were afraid of Signor Tomato, so they decided to move to the forest. They placed their houses there, and godfather Blueberry guarded them. He placed bells on doors and messages for thieves. Thieves came and went, and all meetings ended in friendship.

When Baron Orange ate all the money he had, he became poor. Baron Orange decided to contact his cousin, the elder Countess Cherry, who invited him to her castle. At the same time, the younger Countess Cherry received her cousin. Both cousins ​​angered the countesses, but they took their anger out on their innocent nephew. Only the maid Strawberry comforted him.

Signor Tomato noticed that Pumpkin's godfather's house was gone. With the help of officers he borrowed from the prince, he arrested everyone. Only Leek and Cipollino were able to escape.

Cipollino, with the help of the girl Radish, decided to scout the situation in the castle so that they could develop a plan and free the prisoners.

The next day, Cipollino and Radish went to the castle, where they befriend Cherry, the duchesses' nephew, despite being forbidden to associate with the villagers. Cherry was so happy to have new friends that for the first time in a long time, laughter could be heard in the castle.

Cheerful laughter was heard by Signor Tomato, who went to the garden to find out what was going on. He saw three friends together and recognized Cipollino among them. Signor Tomato screamed, and Cipollino and Radish began to run away. Then Signor Tomato began to yell at Cherry, who was very sad. Not because Signor Tomato was shouting, but because he was not as free as his friends.

Cherry fell ill from sadness. Four doctors examined him, but none of them could tell what had happened to him. Then they decided to call Chestnut, a doctor who treated the poor. Chestnut concluded that Cherry suffered from sadness and loneliness, and the only cure was spending time with friends. No one in the castle believed in such a diagnosis, so Chestnut was driven away.

When the villagers were arrested, they were thrown into a basement filled with mice. The mice attacked them and stole all the candles, leaving the prisoners in the dark. The mice were ready to launch their next attack, but the villagers began to make cat-like sounds, which scared the mice away.

At the same time, the prisoners realized that the walls had ears. Their cell was connected by a secret listening device to Signor Tomato's room, so that he could hear everything the villagers said.

Strawberry helped Cipollino to contact the prisoners through this secret device. She gave them Cipollino's message and gave them several candles and matches.

The mice attacked again, but the prisoners fought back. The leader of the mice decided to punish his subordinates for their failure by killing every tenth mouse soldier.

Cipollino was having a secret meeting with Strawberry and Radish when they were attacked by a dog. She caught Cipollino and reported this to Signor Tomato. Signor Tomato locked Cipollino in a secret pit.

By chance, the Mole fell into the pit to Chipollino. After a friendly conversation, the Mole continued to dig underground tunnels. Cipollino followed him after Signor Tomato came to hang him.

The mole dug tunnels to other prisoners so that Cipollino could talk to them. The mole agreed to dig another underground passage so that the prisoners could escape. But someone lit a match, which frightened the Mole, and he ran away, leaving the prisoners in a dead end.

Strawberry told Cherry that Cipollino was in prison. Cherry was very saddened by this news, but still, he stopped crying and decided to help his friends. Together with Strawberry came up with a great plan. They sent Signor Tomato a pie that contained sleeping powder. Signor Tomato was so insatiable that he ate the whole cake and immediately fell asleep.

Strawberry took his keys to free the prisoners. But first, Strawberry told the guards that the captives had escaped, sending them to hunt for non-existent fugitives, while the real prisoners were actually running away.

When Signor Tomato woke up and saw an empty prison, he decided to ask for help from Prince Lemon and his guards. The next day, Prince Lemon arrived at the village with guards and arrested Pea and Leek.

The guards went to the castle, where they began to destroy everything. They insulted all the inhabitants of the castle, but most of all Leek, since Prince Lemon wanted him to tell where the rest of his friends were and where they hide the house of the pumpkin's godfather.

The leek remained silent and was sent to prison. Then they decided to interrogate the lawyer Goroshka. But it was as hard as the Leek. Soon Peas were joined by Signor Tomato, who was also spoken for by hanging.

Pea was too friendly with Signor Tomato, and told him too much information about the location of Pumpkin's godfather's house. Signor Tomato wanted to use this to his advantage, telling Prince Lemon everything. He hoped it would save his life.

The gallows was set up in the main square, and everything was ready for Pea's execution. They already tightened the noose around his neck, and he fell into the hatch. But soon Peas heard that someone was telling Cipollino that he should cut the rope.

The prehistory began with the fact that Strawberry told Radish, and she, in turn, informed Chipollino about the execution of Peas. Cipollino found the Mole, and he dug an underground tunnel to the gallows.

Chipollino waited for Pea to fall into the hatch, and then cut the rope around Pea's neck, thereby saving his life. Then they ran to the underground chamber where the rest were hidden. Peas told about the betrayal of Signor Tomato, and Cipollino hurried to the godfather Chernika to try to save the house of the godfather Pumpkin, but, unfortunately, did not have time.

Prince Lemon and the rest of his group hired Mr. Markow to help catch the escaped prisoners. Mr. Markow imagined that he was looking for dangerous pirates, but in fact he was following a dead end path that Radish directed him to, thereby trying to protect his friends.

In the end, Mr. Markow and his dog fell into a trap and were left hanging from a tree. At the same time, Cipollino befriended the Bear, whose parents were at the zoo. They decided to visit them, and when the sun went down, the bear put Cipollino on his back and headed to the city where the zoo was located.

Upon arrival, they were helped by an Elephant, and there they also met many animals who spent their nights thinking about their native lands.

But when the Bear's parents were released from the cage, they had problems. The seal heard them, and his hostility towards bears played a role. The watchmen heard him and locked all four in cages.

In the end, Cherry released Cipollino, and together they hurried to the train. It was a train consisting of only one car, there were only seats in it with windows, and there were also shelves for the fat ones. The driver of this locomotive was a strange man who stopped at every meadow to pick flowers. As they drove past the woods, the woodcutter freed Mr. Markow and his dog after three days of captivity.

After that, the game began. Everyone is looking for everyone. Mr. Markow continued to investigate, the guards were looking for him, Prince Lemon was looking for his guards, Mr. Grape and his friends were looking for Cipollino, Cipollino was looking for Grape, and the Mole was looking for everyone.

Duke Mandarin and Baron Orange were in the castle with servants. Duke Mandarin decided to find hidden treasures in the cellar, and he took Baron Orange with him, who was a great lover of wine. They were both greedy and both wanted one bottle, which was actually the key that opened the secret door. When they pulled this bottle, the door opened, and Cipollino and his friends came out of the opened passage. They took over the castle, locked Duke Mandarin in his room, and left Baron Orange in the basement, as he was too drunk.

Some of Cipollino's friends became scared because they didn't have a weapon or a strategy and they thought the two were the key to victory. Everyone went to sleep, and their enemies made themselves a tent in the forest and also decided to rest. Signor Tomato looked towards the castle and realized that someone from inside was signaling him. It was Duke Mandarin. Signor Tomato decided to find out what happened there. When he came closer, the hedgehog told him everything. Signor Tomato told everything to Prince Lemon, and they decided to attack the castle early in the morning.

In the morning the battle began. Something huge and never seen before rolled down the hill from the castle and swept the army away. It was Baron Orange who managed to escape, but he accidentally rolled down the hill. The rest of the army attacked again. The problem was that Pea told Signor Tomato valuable information, and thus the army managed to enter the castle and arrest Cipollino. In prison, Cipollino met his father, who consoled him, saying that the time spent in prison allows him to think about things that he had never thought about before. In response, Cipollino promised that he would get his father out of prison.

With the help of a postman spider, Cipollino sketched the prison and sent three letters. One of them was for his father, one for Mole, and one for Cherry. But the postman spider was unable to deliver one of the letters, and Cipollino began to fall into despair.

The postman spider went through many adventures on its way to the castle. He met one of his cousins ​​who decided to accompany him to the castle. However, when crossing one of the paths, a large chicken swallowed a spider, but he was able to throw mail to his brother, who delivered the last letter.

It was possible to walk in the prison, but everyone had to walk only in a circle. One of the prisoners, taking advantage of the chance, jumped into the hole made by the Mole and continued to run through the underground tunnels. The guard who was supposed to keep an eye on them was not very strong in mathematics, so he was unable to correctly count the number of prisoners. He didn't even realize that they were disappearing one by one. When everyone had disappeared, the guard himself jumped up and ran away.

Prince Lemon decided to hold the races, so he believed to distract people from important issues. Unexpectedly, during the race, Cipollino and Mole appeared, who accidentally chose the wrong path. Cipollino took the chance, grabbed Prince Lemon's whip and hit him three times. Behind him, the rest of the former prisoners began to run out. Prince Lemon was so frightened that he began to run away, but ended up in the trash.

Signor Tomato at the same time gathered the rest of the people and announced a law according to which the poor must pay a tax on snow, rain, fog and everything else. He tried to make them believe that with the help of taxes they could restore the financial position of the castle.

Prince Lemon still managed to get out of the garbage, and he headed for the castle. The storm stopped, but Prince Lemon did not like this, because he wanted a storm of such strength that he would not have to face people.

Signor Tomato had already begun to fear a revolution that no one could believe in. Everyone followed everyone, so they did not notice the flag that Chipollino hung in the castle.

Signor Tomato went to the castle to take down the flag, but he couldn't get through the door because it was too thick. But then he again ran into Cipollino and again pulled out some of his hair and again began to cry. He would have drowned in a sea of ​​his own tears if Cipollino had not saved him.

When Prince Lemon saw the flag, he tried to hide in the garbage, hoping no one would find it. Besides him, the Duke of Mandarin and both countesses left the castle. A school and a playroom for children were opened in the castle.

Characters: Cipollino, Strawberry, Godfather Pumpkin, Grapes, Prince Lemon, Signor Tomato, Peas, Countess Cherries, Baron Orange, Chestnut, Mr. Carrot, Spider, Mole ....

Character Analysis

Cipollino - the protagonist of the story. He is a little onion, and when his father was arrested for no apparent reason and sent to prison for life, Cipollino was very disappointed and decided to go wandering. His father gave him many important pieces of advice. His appearance is not described in the fairy tale. He is funny, smart and always ready to help. He was brave when he had to argue with Signor Tomato. His benevolence gives him the strength to believe that every problem has a solution. He quickly makes friends and has many like-minded people who help him achieve justice. He is kind and behaves well with good people, but makes the bad ones cry.

Cherry, nephew of the duchesses - he lost his parents, and the duchesses took care of him, or rather, took out their anger on him. He studied a lot, and everything else was forbidden to him, thus he longed for friendship and freedom. When he met Cipollino and Radish, he was so impressed by the feeling of friendship that he always wanted to be with them. He is shown to have a very brave personality, as he always helps his friends in need.

Strawberry - Cherry's friend and maid in the castle. She is noble, loyal, witty and one of the leaders in the fight for justice.

Kum Pumpkin - an old man, when he was young, he wanted to build his own house. He built it all his life, and was forced to starve in order to have enough supplies to build a house. The house was small, but it was enough for him. He was not very ambitious, and was always happy with everything he had.

Grape - he was a shoemaker and loved mathematics. He admired Cipollino, who opposed Signor Tomato.

Prince Lemon - the ruler of this country. He was yellow and wore a bell on top of his hat. He was arrogant and always ready to fight. He believed that he was a great leader. He mistreats animals and beats them. Prince Lemon was always expecting someone else to do his job. Everyone tried to please him, although his requests were sometimes ridiculous.

Signor Tomato - he was the steward in the castle where the Countess Cherries lived. He was mean and always shifted his problems to those who were weaker than him. He had evil eyes and a round, red face. When he was in prison, he realized how noble Cipollino was, but this insight did not last long. He soon became selfish again and did everything he could to get out of the dungeon.

Polka dots - advocate. He covered Signor Tomato when needed. But when he realized that Signor Tomato was only using him, he turned his back on him. He always tries to be with those people with whom he is more profitable.

Countess Cherries - very rich, own many houses and almost the whole village. Both are widows and their cousins ​​often visit them. They are stingy and often take their anger out on others.

Baron Orange - owner of a huge belly, likes to drink and eat a lot. He became poor because he ate all his possessions. Even though he wished everyone well, his true intentions didn't come to the surface as he was always thinking about food.

Duke Mandarin - unlike Baron Orange, who liked to eat, the duke liked various things and was very greedy. He even said that he would kill himself if he didn't get what he wanted.

Mole - does not like the light, but besides that, he helped the prisoners.

Mr Carrot - a detective who is looking for escaped prisoners.

Spider - he was a prison postman. He always takes his job seriously, has some trouble walking, but never quits his job.

Gianni Rodari biography

Gianni Rodari is an Italian writer, born in 1920 in a small town in northern Italy, in Omegna.

Although he is known as a children's writer, he started writing children's books by accident. Many people consider him the most important children's writer in Italy.

He started as a teacher in an elementary school. But during the Second World War he began to work as a journalist in the newspaper Unita. During this time, he wrote his first children's work.

After 1950 he decided to continue writing children's books, which were translated into many foreign languages, but very few into English. His most famous works are: "Cipollino", "Book of Children's Poems", "Journey of the Blue Arrow", "Jeep on TV"...

In 1953 he married Maria Teresa Feretti, in 1957 his only daughter, Paola Rodari, was born. In the same year, he becomes a professional journalist after passing the exam.

In 1970 he received the Hans Christian Anderson Prize. This award in literature is the highest recognition for authors of children's books.

His health deteriorated after a trip to Russia. He died in 1980 in Rome.

"The Adventures of Cipollino"(Italian Il romanzo di Cipollino,; came out as Le aventure di Cipollino listen)) is a fairy tale by the Italian writer Gianni Rodari.

The characters of the fairy tale are anthropomorphic vegetables and fruits: the shoemaker Grape, godfather Pumpkin, the girl Radish, the boy Cherry, etc. The main character is the onion boy Chipollino, who fights against the oppression of the poor by the rich - Signor Tomato, Prince of Lemon.

Plot

Cipollino's father - old Cipollone - is imprisoned because he accidentally stepped on Prince Lemon's corn. Cipollino promises to release his father from prison, for which he leaves home and travels around the country ruled by Prince Lemon and Countess Cherries. He comes into conflict with the gentleman Tomato - the manager of the countesses, and makes new friends, with the help of whom he ultimately defeats Signor Tomato, the prince and countesses.

Characters

Translations

In Russian, the story is known in the translation of Zlata Potapova, edited by Samuil Marshak. In doing so, some fragments were omitted or changed:

• Soldiers of Lemons spray the poor with "floral cologne, violet essence, and even the best rosewater." In the original, it was cologne, violet perfume and the essence of the Bulgarian rose, the best of all.

Not in the original, but in the translation

• There are no words in the original that Prince Lemon had fair blisters on his feet.

Screen adaptations

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An excerpt characterizing the Adventures of Cipollino

When Anna Mikhailovna went with her son to Count Kirill Vladimirovich Bezukhy, Countess Rostova sat alone for a long time, putting a handkerchief to her eyes. Finally, she called.
“What are you, dear,” she said angrily to the girl, who kept herself waiting for several minutes. You don't want to serve, do you? So I will find a place for you.
The countess was upset by the grief and humiliating poverty of her friend and therefore was not in a good mood, which was always expressed in her by the name of the maid "dear" and "you".
“Guilty with,” said the maid.
“Ask the Count for me.
The count, waddling, approached his wife with a somewhat guilty look, as always.
- Well, Countess! What a saute au madere [saute in Madeira] of grouse will be, ma chere! I tried; I gave a thousand rubles for Taraska not for nothing. Costs!
He sat down beside his wife, valiantly leaning his hands on his knees and ruffling his gray hair.
- What do you want, countess?
- Here's what, my friend - what do you have dirty here? she said, pointing to the vest. "That's sauté, right," she added, smiling. - Here's the thing, Count: I need money.
Her face became sad.
- Oh, Countess! ...
And the count began to fuss, taking out his wallet.
- I need a lot, count, I need five hundred rubles.
And she, taking out a cambric handkerchief, rubbed her husband's waistcoat with it.
- Now. Hey, who's there? he shouted in a voice that only people shout, confident that those whom they call will rush headlong to their call. - Send Mitenka to me!
Mitenka, that noble son, brought up by the count, who was now in charge of all his affairs, entered the room with quiet steps.
“That’s what, my dear,” said the count to the respectful young man who entered. “Bring me…” he thought. - Yes, 700 rubles, yes. Yes, look, don’t bring such torn and dirty ones as that time, but good ones, for the countess.
“Yes, Mitenka, please, clean ones,” said the countess, sighing sadly.
“Your Excellency, when would you like me to deliver it?” Mitenka said. “If you please know that ... However, please don’t worry,” he added, noticing how the count had already begun to breathe heavily and quickly, which was always a sign of incipient anger. - I was and forgot ... Will you order to deliver this minute?
- Yes, yes, then bring it. Give it to the Countess.
“What gold I have this Mitenka,” added the count, smiling, when the young man left. - There is no such thing as impossible. I can't stand it. Everything is possible.
“Ah, money, count, money, how much grief they cause in the world!” said the Countess. “I really need this money.
“You, countess, are a well-known winder,” said the count, and, kissing his wife’s hand, went back into the study.