The Little Match Man by Luigi Barzini

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Author Barzini, Luigi, 1874-1947
Illustrator Longstreet, Hattie
Translator Woodruff, S. F.
Title The Little Match Man
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Summary "The Little Match Man" by Luigi Barzini is a fictional tale written in the early 20th century. This imaginative narrative explores themes of friendship, sacrifice, and the contrast between the magical and the mundane, as depicted through the adventures of a small spirit known as Fiammiferino, who is transformed into a matchstick. The story takes readers into a fantastical journey blending elements of Japanese culture with whimsical storytelling. The protagonist, a lonely narrator who creates a little match man named Fiammiferino while stuck indoors during a rainstorm in Japan, soon discovers that this creation possesses a magical consciousness. As the story unfolds, Fiammiferino shares his poignant backstory as a Haji, a spirit of a willow tree, who recounts his past life and the tragedies of nature being exploited by humans. Through their adventures, Fiammiferino and the narrator confront the themes of war and the importance of companionship. Ultimately, Fiammiferino seeks to save the life of his former guardian, Prince Funato, a prince who had been saved by Fiammiferino in his previous life, leading to a selfless act of courage that demonstrates the enduring connection between them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject War -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Japan -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Jinn -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Matches -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 54678
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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