9781334433443 - IL Decameron, Vol. 5 (Classic Reprint) de Boccacci, Giovanni (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a captivating collection of 10 captivating novellas by Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian writer, poet, philosopher, and humanist considered one of the founders of the Renaissance. Originally published in the 14th century, the Decameron, or Ten Days, consists of 100 tales told by a group of 10 young people quarantined in a villa outside of Florence during the Black Death. This particular volume includes the second day's stories, with each novella reflecting a different theme, ranging from wit and trickery to generosity and magnanimity. The author explores human nature with these tales, providing a glimpse into the medieval Italian society and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.