Boccaccio, Professor Giovanni
The Decameron
- ISBN 13:
- 9781496091925
- author:
- Boccaccio, Professor Giovanni
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 318
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 1.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio is a foundational work of Renaissance literature that has endured for centuries.
Written in 1351, this collection of novellas explores the human experience through stories of love, loss, and survival during the Black Death. The book's enduring appeal lies in its relatable characters, witty dialogue, and thought-provoking themes.
This paperback edition features 318 pages of Boccaccio's timeless prose, offering a unique glimpse into the lives of medieval Italians and their struggles with faith, family, and identity.
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