The Decameron: Or, Ten Days Entertainment Of Boccaccio: Translated From The Italian

by Boccaccio Giovanni 1313-1375

This is a classic work of Italian literature, written in the fourteenth century. The book consists of one hundred stories told by a group of young people who have fled Florence to avoid the plague. The stories range in tone from humorous to tragic, and cover a wide variety of subjects including love, betrayal, and religion. The book is notable for its insight into life in medieval Italy, as well as its influence on later literature.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1021037265
• ISBN13: 9781021037268
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 586 Pages
• Weight: 2.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.1" x 9.2"