Le piacevoli notti; nelle quali si contengono le favele con i loro enimi da dieci donne e duo giovani raccontate, cosa dilettevole [Italian]

By Giuseppe Rua

"Le piacevoli notti" (The Pleasant Nights) is a collection of seventy-five stories by Giovanni Francesco Straparola, written in Italian and published in two volumes in 1550 and 1553. This edition is Volume 2. The stories are told within a frame narrative of ten women and two young men who gather on the island of Murano near Venice during Carnival. Over thirteen nights, they entertain each other with tales, riddles, and songs.

Straparola's work is notable for being one of the earliest collections of fairy tales in European literature, drawing heavily on folk traditions and oral storytelling. The collection includes tales of magic, trickery, and romance, often featuring animal characters and supernatural elements. "Le piacevoli notti" is a significant work in the development of the fairy tale genre and provides valuable insights into the culture and beliefs of Renaissance Italy.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Italian
• ISBN: 1024404404
• ISBN13: 9781024404401
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"