Stories From The Decameron Of Boccaccio
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Colin Bennett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen Australia., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This classic work of Italian literature, "Stories From The Decameron Of Boccaccio," presents a collection of one hundred novellas told by a group of seven young women and three young men who shelter in a secluded villa outside Florence to escape the Black Death. A seminal piece of medieval storytelling, it offers a vivid and often humorous portrayal of 14th-century European society, touching upon themes of love, fortune, and human ingenuity. The tales range from the bawdy to the tragic, illustrating the diverse facets of human experience with wit and keen observation. This edition provides a captivating entry into one of the most influential literary works in history.
Author: Colin Bennett
Binding: Hardback
Published: Methuen Australia., 1981
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
This classic work of Italian literature, "Stories From The Decameron Of Boccaccio," presents a collection of one hundred novellas told by a group of seven young women and three young men who shelter in a secluded villa outside Florence to escape the Black Death. A seminal piece of medieval storytelling, it offers a vivid and often humorous portrayal of 14th-century European society, touching upon themes of love, fortune, and human ingenuity. The tales range from the bawdy to the tragic, illustrating the diverse facets of human experience with wit and keen observation. This edition provides a captivating entry into one of the most influential literary works in history.