Giovanni Boccaccio, Wayne A. Rebhorn
The Decameron
- ISBN 13:
- 9780393350265
- author:
- Giovanni Boccaccio, Wayne A. Rebhorn
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- W. W. Norton & Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 1024
- Dimensions:
- 14 x 4.8 x 21.1 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, History & Criticism, Literary Theory & Movements
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio In 1348, as the Black Death ravaged Europe, ten young people from Florence escaped to the countryside around Fiesole. There, they spent ten days sharing stories of love, tragedy, comedy, and farce, one hundred in all. This rich collection of tales is a celebration of medieval life, filled with wit, earthiness, and irreverence. The Decameron offers more than simple escapism; it's a balm for trying times. The stories are a joyous comic book that has earned its place in world literature not just because they make us laugh, but also because they show us how essential laughter is to the human condition. This new translation by Wayne A. Rebhorn introduces readers to Boccaccio's "rich late-medieval feast" in lively, contemporary English, while retaining the medieval flavor of his prose. An extensive introduction provides useful details about Boccaccio's historical and cultural context, themes, and influences.
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