This tragicomical stories, often politically or socially charged, mostly situated in a fictional village on the Po called Boscaccio, in the period immediately after World War II, paint a clear picture of the post-war Italy. In this period the Italian Communist Party is very strong, but the Second World War and fascism are still vividly remembered. Boscaccio has a communist This tragicomical stories, often politically or socially charged, mostly situated in a fictional village on the Po called Boscaccio, in the period immediately after World War II, paint a clear picture of the post-war Italy. In this period the Italian Communist Party is very strong, but the Second World War and fascism are still vividly remembered. Boscaccio has a communist mayor named Peppone.

He wants to realise the communist ideals, and the Roman Catholic priest Don Camillo is desperatelu trying to prevent this. But despite their different views these men can count on each other in the fight against social injustice and abuses. Don Camillo: Mondo piccolo = The Little World of Don Camillo (Don Camillo #1), Giovannino Guareschi Don Camillo is a character created by the Italian writer and journalist Giovannino Guareschi, whose name, and some of his character, is based on an actual Roman Catholic priest, World War II partisan and detainee at the concentration camps of Dachau and Mauthausen, named Don Camillo Valota (1912–1998). Guareschi was also inspired by Don Alessandro Parenti, a priest of Trepalle, near the Swiss borde Don Camillo: Mondo piccolo = The Little World of Don Camillo (Don Camillo #1), Giovannino Guareschi Don Camillo is a character created by the Italian writer and journalist Giovannino Guareschi, whose name, and some of his character, is based on an actual Roman Catholic priest, World War II partisan and detainee at the concentration camps of Dachau and Mauthausen, named Don Camillo Valota (1912–1998). Guareschi was also inspired by Don Alessandro Parenti, a priest of Trepalle, near the Swiss border. The fictional Don Camillo is one of two main protagonists of Guareschi's short stories, the other being the communist mayor of the town, Peppone.

The stories are set in what Guareschi refers to as the 'small world' of rural Italy after World War II. تاریخ نخستین خوانش: پنجم ماه دسامبر سال 1992 میلادی عنوان: دنیای کوچک دن کامیلو؛ نویسنده: جووانی گوارسکی؛ مترجم: جمشید ارجمند؛ تهران، فاریاب، 1363؛ در 259 ص؛ شابک: ؛ چاپ دیگر: تهران، پرواز، 1379؛ در 264 ص؛ چاپ دیگر 1381؛ چاپ دیگر 1392؛ موضوع: داستانهای نویسندگان ایتالیائی قرن 20 م عنوان: دنیای کوچک دن کامیلو؛ نویسنده: جووانی گوارسکی؛ مترجم: ابراهیم یونسی؛ بابل ، کتابسرای بابل، 1369؛ در 220 ص؛ داستان کشیش یک دهکده در ایتالیا و برخوردهای او با شهردار کمونیست آن منطقه است. دو طرز فکر متفاوت و دوستی آنها با هم. I want to say 'charming', but there is more going on than that in this collection of short stories centering on the priest of a small, post-WWII north Italian village and his mostly comic assorted tribulations with local people and politics. The first chapter of the edition I read was a brief autobiography by the author, putting things in context but only for those with enough history (or who were there at the time) to read between the lines to realize how hair-raising it all must have been. One I want to say 'charming', but there is more going on than that in this collection of short stories centering on the priest of a small, post-WWII north Italian village and his mostly comic assorted tribulations with local people and politics. The first chapter of the edition I read was a brief autobiography by the author, putting things in context but only for those with enough history (or who were there at the time) to read between the lines to realize how hair-raising it all must have been.

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One mild paragraph described how he was drafted into the Italian army for criticizing the Fascists just in time to be taken prisoner by the Germans when the Italian war effort collapsed, and mentions aside that because he refused to work for the Germans was sent to a prison camp in Poland instead. I see there is an autobiography about that, which I may pursue when I have more endurance. But this background informs the work and the writer, for all the apparent simplicity of the tales. Meanwhile, I see there are further collections about Don Camillo, which my library might supply. I just figured out how to post/copy my book reviews directly to my blog. Shall try this.

The stories of Don Camillo, the cantankerous but beloved priest, and his sidekick, Communist mayor Peppone, continue to make me laugh every time I read them. Their Cold War adventures, mishaps, arguments, and reconciliations have a timeless quality. To appreciate the true genius of author Guareschi, delve deeper into the latent spiritual meaning that many of his stories contain --but don't get bogged down in the scholarly search for the meaning of life. Don Camillo tales allow us to appreciate a The stories of Don Camillo, the cantankerous but beloved priest, and his sidekick, Communist mayor Peppone, continue to make me laugh every time I read them. Their Cold War adventures, mishaps, arguments, and reconciliations have a timeless quality. To appreciate the true genius of author Guareschi, delve deeper into the latent spiritual meaning that many of his stories contain --but don't get bogged down in the scholarly search for the meaning of life.

Don Camillo tales allow us to appreciate a sacred awareness of the world, an understanding communicated through friendships, foes, objects, gestures, expressions, and actual religious rites. I loved reading the many tales and hope you will too -- and I'll bet you laugh out loud when you read about Don Camillo skinny dipping and talking 'smack' with his friend and foe Peppone. In an age of overly complex plots, multiple story lines, stream of consciousness prose, dozens of characters, globetrotting characters, worldwide implications it is great to enjoy a book like this. All of the events take place in a small Italian town, with virtually no plot implications beyond the town and its inhabitants.

These include main characters Don Camillo, the Catholic Priest and Peppone, the mayor and communist party leader. Guareschi's short tales center on disagreements between the p In an age of overly complex plots, multiple story lines, stream of consciousness prose, dozens of characters, globetrotting characters, worldwide implications it is great to enjoy a book like this. All of the events take place in a small Italian town, with virtually no plot implications beyond the town and its inhabitants. These include main characters Don Camillo, the Catholic Priest and Peppone, the mayor and communist party leader. Guareschi's short tales center on disagreements between the political Peppone, and the religious Don Camillo - though Jesus plays a major role as he communicates with Camillo through the church's Crucifix.

The stories are simple, straightforward and dispense with lengthy examinations of setting and long descriptions of the cast - the author moves through letting the character's actions define them. Cleverly, their actions often are completely different than the things they say, or the roles they play. Even Christ, more often than not, chastises the Priest in light of his actions regarding Peppone. On might think that the simplicity described is a weakness, but it is most assuredly a strength, as stripped down tales are surprisingly deep, and complex in terms of human understanding.

Its not hard to see why this book was in print for more than 30 editions. Highly recommended. You would be hard pressed to find a more charming book anywhere than this set of short stories.

Set in a small Italian village soon after World War II, we see the priest Don Camillo repeatedly come up against his sworn enemy Peppone. Peppone is an atheist who is the head of the local Communist party and, therefore, against Christianity. Both are hotheads who are inclined to solve problems with their fists and the occasional Tommy gun before turning to more peaceful measures. One soon learns that You would be hard pressed to find a more charming book anywhere than this set of short stories. Set in a small Italian village soon after World War II, we see the priest Don Camillo repeatedly come up against his sworn enemy Peppone. Peppone is an atheist who is the head of the local Communist party and, therefore, against Christianity. Both are hotheads who are inclined to solve problems with their fists and the occasional Tommy gun before turning to more peaceful measures.

One soon learns that both men quarrel because they are so much alike that neither will give way and that, when push comes to shove, they will work together for the common good. Whenever Don Camillo is in over his head, he talks to Christ on the crucifix in his church. We get to hear Christ's wise advice and his occasional, necessary words of reproval as Don Camillo goes about shepherding the souls of the village. In this scene the local communists have threatened to shoot anyone who participates in a scheduled religious procession.

Don Camillo found the square as bare as a billiard ball. 'Are we going now, Don Camillo?' Asked Christ from above the altar. 'The river must be beautiful in this sunshine.

I'll enjoy seeing it.' 'We're going all right,' replied Don Camillo. 'But I am afraid that this time I shall be the entire procession. If You can put up with that.' 'Where there is Don Camillo he is sufficient in himself,' said Christ smiling. Don Camillo hastily put on the leather harness with the support for the foot of the cross, lifted the enormous crucifix from the altar and adjusted it in the socket.

Then he sighed: 'All the same, they need not have made this Cross quite so heavy.' 'You're telling Me!' Replied the Lord smiling. 'And I never had shoulders such as yours.' A few moments later Don Camillo, bearing his enormous crucifix, emerged solemnly from the door of the church. The village was completely deserted; people were cowering in their houses and watching through the cracks of the shutters. Casa In Collina Pavese Pdf Files.

'I must look like one of those friars who used to carry a big black cross through villages smitten by the plague,' said Don Camillo to himself. Then he began a psalm in his ringing baritone, which seemed to acquire volume in the silence. After crossing the Square he began to walk down the main street, and here again was emptiness and silence. A small dog came out of a side street and began quietly to follow Don Camillo. Muttered Don Camillo.

'Let it alone,' whispered Christ from His Cross. 'Then Peppone won't be able to say that not even a dog walked in the procession.' The street curved and then came the lane that led to the river bank. Don Camillo had no sooner turned the bend when he found the way unexpectedly obstructed. Two hundred men had collected and stood silently across it with folded arms.

In front of them stood Peppone, his hands on his hips. Don Camillo wished he were a tank. But since he could only be Don Camillo, he advanced until he was within a yard of Peppone and then halted. Then he lifted the enormous crucifix from its socket and raised it in his hands, brandishing it as though it were a club. 'Lord,' cried Don Camillo.

'Hold on tight; I am going to strike!' But there was no need, because the men scattered before him and the way lay open. Only Peppone, his arms akimbo and his legs wide apart, remained in the middle of the road.

Don Camillo put the crucifix back in its socket and marched straight at him and Peppone moved to one side. 'I'm not shifting myself for your sake, but for His,' said Peppone, pointing to the crucifix. 'Then take that hat off your head!' Replied Don Camillo without so much as looking at him.

Peppone pulled off his hat, and Don Camillo marched solemnly through two rows of Peppone's men. When he reached the river bank he stopped. 'Lord,' said Don Camillo in a loud voice, 'if the few decent people in this filthy village could build themselves a Noah's Ark and float safely upon the waters, I would ask You to send a flood that would break down this dike and submerge the whole countryside. But as these few decent folk live in brick houses exactly like those of their rotten neighbors, and as it would not be just that the good should suffer for the sins of scoundrels like Mayor Peppone and his gang of Godless brigands, I ask You to save this countryside from the river's waters and to give it every prosperity.' 'Amen,' came Peppone's voice from just behind him. 'Amen,' came the response of all the men who had followed the crucifix.

This review first appeared on [] this is a classic work of italian fiction from the post-war period. Don camillo is a catholic priest who goes head to head with the communist mayor, peppone.

Both characters are rogues who try to outsmart each other for the benefit of the church and the communist party. The book has great humour and is really a rather cunning insight into human nature.

Don camillo has constant, and these also provide some interes this review first appeared on [] this is a classic work of italian fiction from the post-war period. Don camillo is a catholic priest who goes head to head with the communist mayor, peppone. Both characters are rogues who try to outsmart each other for the benefit of the church and the communist party.

The book has great humour and is really a rather cunning insight into human nature. Don camillo has constant, and these also provide some interesting insights. This seems to be a very good translation and is very easy to read.

I think it would make an excellent movie, and apparently it has been done a couple of times - the original italian one receiving the best reviews. It was done more recently in the 80s, but methinks some talented movie maker needs to pick this one up again and do it properly. Very worth reading. A short, simple series of stories that are surprisingly insightful and deep, while staying very clearly within the rules set out. But what I really like about these stories was the atmosphere - lost in the sleepy Italian countryside, post-war, every tale takes you there and immerses you in the sunshine and the warm nights, till you can hear the people in distant fields and the markets, and even hear the silences, smell the grass and dust, feel the warmth and the mud, and most of all, feel what t A short, simple series of stories that are surprisingly insightful and deep, while staying very clearly within the rules set out.

But what I really like about these stories was the atmosphere - lost in the sleepy Italian countryside, post-war, every tale takes you there and immerses you in the sunshine and the warm nights, till you can hear the people in distant fields and the markets, and even hear the silences, smell the grass and dust, feel the warmth and the mud, and most of all, feel what the characters are feeling - the joy, disgust, frustration, anger, happiness, satisfaction, and the pleasure of a successful, harmless revenge. This is a gem.

'The priest can make a mistake in saying Mass, Don Camillo; why do you deny that others can make a mistake and yet be in good faith?' 'Errors happen in most circumstances, but not in sport! When the ball is actually there. Binella the clockmaker is a scoundrel.' Our priest in a post-war Italian village has tried to bribe Binella; the communist mayor outbid him. Christ then speaks with Don Camillo, and teaches him another valuable lesson.

By this point, you are either sold on this book, or you' 'The priest can make a mistake in saying Mass, Don Camillo; why do you deny that others can make a mistake and yet be in good faith?' 'Errors happen in most circumstances, but not in sport! When the ball is actually there. Binella the clockmaker is a scoundrel.' Our priest in a post-war Italian village has tried to bribe Binella; the communist mayor outbid him. Christ then speaks with Don Camillo, and teaches him another valuable lesson. By this point, you are either sold on this book, or you'll pass.

(I was definitely sold!). AN ODD COUPLE IN POST WAR ITALY This little charmer will delight adult kids of all sacred and secular persuasions--Christian, Communist, Atheist, Liberals, Radicals, Socialists—you name it.

For all the unbelievable events and emotional confrontations take place in a little world of its own: the land between the Po River valley and the Apennine Mountains of Italy, some years after WW2. In a land of extreme heat tempers flare all too easily; suspicions are quickly engendered and creative revenge AN ODD COUPLE IN POST WAR ITALY This little charmer will delight adult kids of all sacred and secular persuasions--Christian, Communist, Atheist, Liberals, Radicals, Socialists—you name it. For all the unbelievable events and emotional confrontations take place in a little world of its own: the land between the Po River valley and the Apennine Mountains of Italy, some years after WW2. In a land of extreme heat tempers flare all too easily; suspicions are quickly engendered and creative revenge is casually plotted and executed. With a flagrant disregard for the Law and with boastful manipulation of public interest. Complemented by darling sketches of a slightly diabolical angel by the author who should know him best this cute collection of anecdotes is not so much a novelette as a patchwork of tales which will keep most readers in stitches. Similar in appearance and temperament (tommy-gun toting, cigar smoking, fists of iron, the back of an ox and the pigheadedness of a mule) two rival combatants argue, connive and usually appear publicly at loggerheads.

Both were former partisans in the recent war, but now they represent the extreme poles of human philosophy: the Communist Mayor Peppone, with his henchmen of loyal Reds versus Don Camillo, (reverendo, if you don’t mind) equally stalwart defender of the faith and sometimes the bane of his own Bishop. Each beams with inner satisfaction to stick in the other’s craw, but when the (cow) chips are down, they have been known to secretly work together. For the good of the much maligned “People.” Before and after sparring with Peppone, his crew or the stingy farmers in the district, the village priest (sometimes disguised as a boxer or a poacher) holds lengthy conversations/friendly disputes with the figure of Christ on the main altar’s crucifix. Guareschi’s Christ needs a sense of humor to handle this hot-headed wild child; he must often admonish his zealous representative to behave with less violence and more compassion. Now in his introduction the author warns that some readers may take offense at his portrayal of a Communist mayor, while others may object to his depiction of a village priest.

But he begs pardon and the indulgence of all readers for his own delineation of Christ. It’s difficult and quite ill-advised to argue with deity, or to remind Him of scripture. Despite their political polarities the burly protagonist and his blacksmithy-like antagonist prove themselves remarkably (and embarrassingly) similar.

All this, of course, could only happen in Guareschi’s very special Little World. The debut book in a series of LITTLE WORLD anthologies, where anything is possible--no matter how improbable. Ah--the delicious vagaries of human nature. I was introduced to the wonderful Don Camillo series years ago by a much older cousin, to whom I will be eternally indebted.

Because Don Camillo, the hot-headed, unconventional Catholic priest of Giovanni Guareschi’s books, is a delightful character—and each book is, in itself, a gem. Not so much for brilliant storytelling, but for Guareschi’s wit, the quiet wisdom of the stories, and a set of characters that have universal appeal. It is just after the Second World War.

In a little village in No I was introduced to the wonderful Don Camillo series years ago by a much older cousin, to whom I will be eternally indebted. Because Don Camillo, the hot-headed, unconventional Catholic priest of Giovanni Guareschi’s books, is a delightful character—and each book is, in itself, a gem. Not so much for brilliant storytelling, but for Guareschi’s wit, the quiet wisdom of the stories, and a set of characters that have universal appeal.

It is just after the Second World War. In a little village in Northern Italy's Po Valley, the local priest is the big, burly Don Camillo, who has little compunction about poaching game, breaking the law, or letting fly with his fists, benches (or even a stolen tommy gun) at anyone who doesn’t agree with his views. The political bigwig in the village is the Communist Mayor, Giuseppe Botazzi 'Peppone', with whom Don Camillo has an ongoing feud. A feud that involves everything from sabotaging an annual church procession, to disrupting a visiting politician’s speech—and invariably with results that are comical, but also a heart-warming reflection on human beings.

On people, their ability to straddle two worlds, to be traditional and modern, leftist and thoroughly orthodox Catholic, enemy and friend. The Little World of Don Camillo is less one story and more a series of slightly connected vignettes: little episodes that depict life in a small secluded corner of Italy, a place still recovering from the ravages of World War II. It is peopled with some utterly memorable characters: Don Camillo; The Crucified Christ (with whom Don Camillo has many conversations, including arguments); Peppone and his red-scarved minions; local landowners and crooks and peasants and ex-partisans This book made me smile. It made me laugh out loud. And it brought, occasionally, a lump to my throat. And yes, the illustrations—by the author—are every bit as delightful as the writing itself. 3.5 My friend Lainie recommended this book to me and said that it was really funny.

It was amusing, but had a weird sense of humor. Don Camillo is a priest in a town in Italy. The story takes place during a time where Communism was very big and created many problems. Peppone was the Communist leader, and the whole book was a battle of wits between Don Camillo and Peppone. Their banter was amusing, and I enjoyed seeing how they tried to hide their good side from each other. In addition, Don Camil 3.5 My friend Lainie recommended this book to me and said that it was really funny. It was amusing, but had a weird sense of humor.

Don Camillo is a priest in a town in Italy. The story takes place during a time where Communism was very big and created many problems. Peppone was the Communist leader, and the whole book was a battle of wits between Don Camillo and Peppone.

Their banter was amusing, and I enjoyed seeing how they tried to hide their good side from each other. In addition, Don Camillo would talk to Christ, the crucifix in the church, and ask him what to do. It was interesting to see how the character acted as if he was a purified version of Don Camillo, but with the same personality. I liked this quote: 'But fear comes with dangers that are felt but not understood.

It is like walking with one's eyes bandaged on an unknown road. And it's a bad feeling' (191). Overall, an enjoyable and interesting read.

Why, oh, why is this wonderful story out of print? I know that Italy has moved on from its post war church versus commmunism struggles, but this little story is a classic.

Both Peppone and Don Camillo are such lovable human and fallible characters, each fighting for what he believes in while still loving the small town and its people (and grudgingly liking and respecting each other). Each little episode is hilarious and definitely leaves you smiling warmly. The Christ who advises and admonishes Do Why, oh, why is this wonderful story out of print? I know that Italy has moved on from its post war church versus commmunism struggles, but this little story is a classic. Both Peppone and Don Camillo are such lovable human and fallible characters, each fighting for what he believes in while still loving the small town and its people (and grudgingly liking and respecting each other).

Each little episode is hilarious and definitely leaves you smiling warmly. The Christ who advises and admonishes Don Camillo from the crucifix above the altar is a character in his own right and his sensible, compassionate and very Italian attitudes are a highlight of the book. Publish a new version, Penguin! Bought this book at a tag sale last year because it was such an interesting little paperback book. Copyright 1950 and the 1961 edition sold for 50 cents. The pages were yellow but the book was in good condition and it had an illustration at the beginning of each chapter done by the author. At first I thought it was a little crazy but the more I read the more I liked it.

Reading an Italian author after visiting Italy so recently was very enjoyable and fun even if it was over sixty years old. The Bought this book at a tag sale last year because it was such an interesting little paperback book.

Copyright 1950 and the 1961 edition sold for 50 cents. The pages were yellow but the book was in good condition and it had an illustration at the beginning of each chapter done by the author.

At first I thought it was a little crazy but the more I read the more I liked it. Reading an Italian author after visiting Italy so recently was very enjoyable and fun even if it was over sixty years old.

The two main characters were always at odds with each other but interiorly they became very close by the end of the book. Delightful and humorous!

But my guess is that a lot of the charm of this book is lost by translating it into English. Italian swearing is soooo much more impressive and entertaining!

This book is an exchange of blows between Don Camillo (the priest) and Peppone (the communist town major) of a remote little italian village. It portrays the struggles between religion and communism in a way that is not offensive to either side.

At the same time, it describes in a charming way how even the worst e Delightful and humorous! But my guess is that a lot of the charm of this book is lost by translating it into English. Italian swearing is soooo much more impressive and entertaining! This book is an exchange of blows between Don Camillo (the priest) and Peppone (the communist town major) of a remote little italian village. It portrays the struggles between religion and communism in a way that is not offensive to either side.

At the same time, it describes in a charming way how even the worst enemies can overcome their pride in times of major crises.