The Decameron V1

By Giovanni Boccaccio

Book Overview

The Decameron V1 is a literary masterpiece written by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio. It is a collection of 100 short stories, each told by a group of ten young people who have fled Florence to escape the Black Death. The stories are set in the 14th century and cover a wide range of themes, including love, lust, deception, and revenge. The book is divided into ten days, with each day featuring a different storyteller who selects a theme for their stories. The characters in the book come from all walks of life, from kings and queens to peasants and merchants, and their stories are often humorous, bawdy, and satirical. The Decameron V1 is considered a landmark work of Italian literature and a significant contribution to the development of the short story genre. It is also notable for its frank portrayal of sexuality and its exploration of human nature. The book has been translated into numerous languages and remains a popular read for those interested in medieval literature and Italian culture.This multi-part version of the Decameron was translated by J.M. Rigg. You can never have too much Boccaccio.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1169307051
• ISBN13: 9781169307056
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.0" x 10.0"