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Gianni Rodari

The Grammar of Fantasy: An Introduction to the Art of Inventing Stories

A joyful guide to creativity and storytelling that proves imagination can be practiced, nurtured, and shared.

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The Grammar of Fantasy: An Introduction to the Art of Inventing Stories

A handbook for imaginative minds.

In The Grammar of Fantasy, celebrated educator and author Gianni Rodari reveals that creativity is not a gift bestowed on a lucky few, but a skill that can be cultivated through play, curiosity, and experimentation. Drawing from decades of work with children, Rodari offers a collection of inventive techniques for generating stories, transforming ordinary words into extraordinary ideas, and unlocking the imagination. Equal parts philosophy, toolkit, and celebration of creative thinking.

Author

Gianni Rodari

Publisher

Enchanted Lion

Format

Hardcover

Pages

316

Size

9.25 x 6 x 2.5 Inches

ISBN

978-1592703050

About the author

Gianni Rodari

Gianni Rodari (1920–1980) was Italy’s most celebrated 20th-century children's author and a pioneering educator. Raised in northern Italy, he began his career as a primary school teacher before becoming a journalist. He revolutionized children's literature with playful wordplay, surrealism, and socially conscious themes, ultimately winning the prestigious Hans Christian Andersen Medal in 1970.

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