The New Decameron: The Third Volume (1919)

By Compton Mackenzie

Book Overview

The New Decameron: The Third Volume is a book written by Compton Mackenzie and published in 1919. It is a collection of short stories that are inspired by Giovanni Boccaccio's classic work, The Decameron. The book consists of ten tales, each of which is set during the time of the Great War. The stories explore themes such as love, loss, and the human condition in the midst of war. Mackenzie's writing style is vivid and engaging, and he has a talent for creating characters that are both relatable and memorable. The New Decameron: The Third Volume is a must-read for anyone who enjoys historical fiction, war literature, or classic literature.Also Contains Stories By Desmond Coke, Michael Sadleir, Norman Davey, Storm Jameson, Robert Keable, V. Sackville West And Bill Nobbs.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: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164157701
• ISBN13: 9781164157700
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"