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