Sofuren : Bokkasu o dekameron, Toka monogatari

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This book contains an early translation of an excerpt from Giovanni Boccaccio's masterpiece, 'Decamerone.' The editor, Shinkei Takase (1853-1927), led a fascinating and diverse life. He was not only a master of the sword but also the owner of a bookstore, a dramaturgist, and even served as a priest in prison. Additionally, he founded an experimental clinic for mental diseases and practiced polygamy, making his life story as intriguing as the stories from 'Decamerone' itself. The illustrations in this book were created by Georges Bigot (1860-1927), a French illustrator with a deep fascination for Japanese culture. It's a rare and unusual case where a foreign artist was invited to illustrate a Western translation into Japanese. The text of this book is in Japanese. 1 vol. complete. 18,5x12,4cm. 2+46ll. 3 copperplate ills. One single hole and one horizontal worm track. Two red stamps on the front page and frontispiece. Traditional fukuro toji binding. Paper wrappers. Original title slip soiled. Hanagire rubbed. Spine with a tiny worm hole. Near fine condition. N° de ref. del artículo 1469

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