The Decameron, Volume 1

by Giovanni Boccaccio

Book Overview

The Decameron V1 is a classic work of Italian literature written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century. It is a collection of 100 tales told by ten young people who have fled from the Black Death in Florence and taken refuge in a villa outside the city. The stories are divided into ten days, with each day having a different theme. The tales cover a wide range of topics, including love, sex, religion, politics, and social commentary. The Decameron...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419158813
• ISBN13: 9781419158810
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.6" x 9.2"