Letteratura russa e periodici italiani per ragazzi: Gor’kij e la rivista “Primavera” (1911-1914)

Abstract

The Author analyses the translations of Russian literary works that appeared in the first Italian monthly magazine for children, “Primavera” (1911-1914), directed by Vittorio Podrecca. A particular emphasis is placed on the collaboration of Maxim Gorky, who published four stories in Podrecca’s magazine, one of which did not appear in any subsequent publications. Gorky’s involvement in “Primavera” is of particular significance as it marks the early stage of his pedagogical ideology and his venture into children’s literature, a field he would further develop in the ensuing years.