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Italian writer and fairy tale collector

Born
1480
Books
1
Also writes as
Zoan Francesco Straparola

Giovanni Francesco Straparola has published 1 novella, beginning with The Facetious Nights of Straparola (1550).

Updated September 2026

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About Giovanni Francesco Straparola

Giovanni Francesco "Gianfrancesco" Straparola, also known as Zoan or Zuan Francesco Straparola da Caravaggio, was an Italian writer of poetry, and collector and writer of short stories. Some time during his life, he migrated from Caravaggio to Venice where he published a collection of stories in two volumes called The Facetious Nights or The Pleasant Nights. This collection includes some of the first known printed versions of fairy tales in Europe, as they are known today.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Giovanni Francesco Straparola FAQ

How many books has Giovanni Francesco Straparola written?
Giovanni Francesco Straparola has published 1 novella that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Giovanni Francesco Straparola's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with The Facetious Nights of Straparola.
What is Giovanni Francesco Straparola's latest book?
The Facetious Nights of Straparola (1550).
What is Giovanni Francesco Straparola's most famous book?
The Facetious Nights of Straparola (1550) is Giovanni Francesco Straparola's most widely read book.
Does Giovanni Francesco Straparola write under a pen name?
Yes: Giovanni Francesco Straparola has also published as Zoan Francesco Straparola.
Can I read Giovanni Francesco Straparola's books for free?
Yes. 1 book by Giovanni Francesco Straparola is in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.