THE DECAMERON By GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO 1981 Franklin Library

by Boccaccio, Giovanni
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"A collection of short stories by the 14th-century Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio. The various tales of love in The Decameron range from the erotic to the tragic. Tales of wit, practical jokes, and life lessons also contribute to the mosaic. In addition to its literary value and widespread influence (for example on Chaucer's The Canterbury Tales), it provides a document of life at the time. Written in the vernacular of the Florentine language, it is considered a masterpiece of early Italian prose." Features woodcuts by Jose Narro, gilt embossing on black boards and gilt edge, and motifed paste downs. Mild foxing to text block and outer edge of text block. Mild rubbing to boards at foot.
  • Format: Hardback
  • Author: Boccaccio, Giovanni
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Publisher: Franklin Library
  • Publication Year: 1981