Giovanni Francesco Straparola

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1. When was Giovanni Francesco Straparola born?Circa 1485
2. When did Giovanni Francesco Straparola die?Circa 1558
3. Where was Giovanni Francesco Straparola born?Caravaggio, Lombardy, Italy
4. What is Giovanni Francesco Straparola known for?Publication of 'The Facetious Nights,' containing early European fairy tales
5. What is the major work?The Facetious Nights (Le piacevoli notti), published in two volumes (1550, 1553)
6. What is the career?Poet, collector, and writer of novellas and folk tales

Oral Tradition: The transmission of cultural knowledge, stories, and beliefs through spoken communication.
Literary Fairy Tale: A fairy tale written down by an author, often drawing from folk traditions.
Novella: A short prose narrative, typically depicting a realistic or dramatic event.
Cosmopolitan: Including or containing people from many different countries and cultures.