Stories From The Decameron Of Boccaccio
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Boccaccio
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Methuen Australia, 1981
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in picture
This classic of world literature, Stories From The Decameron Of Boccaccio, presents a vibrant tapestry of human experience through a collection of one hundred tales. Set against the backdrop of the Black Death in 14th-century Florence, the narrative chronicles a group of young Florentines who retreat to a secluded villa, where they entertain each other with stories of love, fortune, and wit. Boccaccio masterfully illustrates the social mores and individual follies of his time, offering a compelling blend of humor, tragedy, and moral reflection. The work details a spectrum of human emotions and situations, from the sacred to the profane, all delivered with a keen observational eye and a lively narrative voice. This seminal collection remains a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and its capacity to capture the complexities of life.
Author: Boccaccio
Published: 1981, Methuen Australia
Author: Boccaccio
Binding: Hardback
Publisher: Methuen Australia, 1981
Condition remarks:
Book: Very good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in picture
This classic of world literature, Stories From The Decameron Of Boccaccio, presents a vibrant tapestry of human experience through a collection of one hundred tales. Set against the backdrop of the Black Death in 14th-century Florence, the narrative chronicles a group of young Florentines who retreat to a secluded villa, where they entertain each other with stories of love, fortune, and wit. Boccaccio masterfully illustrates the social mores and individual follies of his time, offering a compelling blend of humor, tragedy, and moral reflection. The work details a spectrum of human emotions and situations, from the sacred to the profane, all delivered with a keen observational eye and a lively narrative voice. This seminal collection remains a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and its capacity to capture the complexities of life.