Boccaccio, Giovanni
The Decameron (Oxford World's Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199540419
- author:
- Boccaccio, Giovanni
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 752
- Dimensions:
- 20 x 13 x 3.5 centimetres (0.54
- Genre:
- Fiction anthologies & collections
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio is a collection of 100 tales told in a country villa outside Florence. Written in the aftermath of the Black Death, these stories showcase the author's skill as a dramatist, featuring vivid portraits of people from all walks of life and exploring themes such as fate and desire. Boccaccio masterfully weaves together plots that reveal human reactions to crises, using an elegant framework to bring his tales to life. This new translation by Guido Waldman captures the exuberance and variety of Boccaccio's masterpiece, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in literary collections and essays. Oxford World's Classics has made this work available, providing an accurate text with expert introductions, helpful notes, and up-to-date bibliographies to aid further study.
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