The Decameron V1

by Giovanni Boccaccio

Book Overview

The Decameron V1 is a literary classic written by the Italian author, Giovanni Boccaccio. The book is a collection of one hundred novellas, or short stories, that are told by ten young people who are seeking refuge from the Black Death in Florence during the 14th century. The stories are divided into ten days, with each day featuring a different theme, such as love, fortune, or wit. The tales are often humorous, bawdy, or satirical, and cover a wide...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162692367
• ISBN13: 9781162692364
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.5" x 9.3"