| The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio Contributor(s): Boccaccio, Giovanni (Author) |
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ISBN: 0559389558 ISBN-13: 9780559389559 Publisher: BiblioLife OUR PRICE: $31.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: October 2008 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: The medieval masterpiece, set against the backdrop of the Black Death of 1348, is now available in this authoritative English-language translation. The 100 linked tales in Boccaccio's masterpiece are peopled by nobles, knights, nuns, doctors, lovers--all of whom are both faithful and faithless. Unabashedly earthy in its sensuality, "The Decameron" captures both the tragedies and comedies of life. Original. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Physical Information: 0.75" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.36 lbs) 316 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is a pre-1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. Though we have made best efforts - the books may have occasional errors that do not impede the reading experience. We believe this work is culturally important and have elected to bring the book back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. |
