Carlo Collodi Carlo Collodi (1826–1890) is the pseudonym of Carlo Lorenzini, an Italian children’s writer. His most famous work, ‘The Adventures of Pinocchio’, first appeared in 1880, published weekly in a newspaper for children. The novel’s eponymous character ha transcended the page and taken on a life of his own, appearing in films, television, plays, and spinoff works. Read More Read Less