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The Decameron: Selected Tales (Dover Thrift Editions)

by Giovanni Boccaccio

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A group of 14th-century Florentines recount stories of romance and adventure in this landmark of medieval literature. 25 tales, selected from the original 100, highlight the very best of The Decameron and its tremendous variety — earthy and irreverent satires, gripping tales of murder and revenge, love stories, and much more. J. M. Rigg translation. Introduction.

Synopsis:

Selection of 25 tales encompasses a tremendous variety. J. M. Rigg translation.

Synopsis:

A group of 14th-century Florentines recount stories of romance and adventure in this landmark of medieval literature. Twenty-five tales, selected from the original 100, highlight the very best of The Decameron and its tremendous variety—earthy and irreverent satires, gripping tales of murder a

Synopsis:

A group of escapees from plague-ridden Florence pass the time by telling tales of romance in this landmark of medieval literature. Features 25 of the original 100 stories. J. M. Rigg translation.

Synopsis:

Teeming with colorful characters and rich in worldly wisdom, this selection of 25 stories from the original 100 encompasses a tremendous variety of tales from this landmark of medieval literature. J. M. Rigg translation.

Synopsis:

A group of young people flee to the countryside from plague-ridden Florence and pass the time in their retreat by telling tales of romance. This selection from Boccaccio's landmark of medieval literature features 25 stories from the original 100, all teeming with colorful characters and worldly wisdom. J. M. Rigg translation.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780486411132
Subtitle:
Selected Tales
Editor:
Blaisdell, Bob
Editor:
Blaisdell, Bob
Author:
Blaisdell, Bob
Author:
Dover Thrift Editions
Author:
Boccaccio, Giovanni
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Location:
Mineola, N.Y. :
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
Rigg, J. M
Subject:
Medieval literature
Subject:
Romance
Subject:
Boccaccio stories
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Thrift Editions
Publication Date:
20110420
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 9
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
192
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.19 in 0.36 lb
Age Level:
from 14

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"Synopsis" by , Selection of 25 tales encompasses a tremendous variety. J. M. Rigg translation.

"Synopsis" by , A group of 14th-century Florentines recount stories of romance and adventure in this landmark of medieval literature. Twenty-five tales, selected from the original 100, highlight the very best of The Decameron and its tremendous variety—earthy and irreverent satires, gripping tales of murder a
"Synopsis" by ,
A group of escapees from plague-ridden Florence pass the time by telling tales of romance in this landmark of medieval literature. Features 25 of the original 100 stories. J. M. Rigg translation.
"Synopsis" by , Teeming with colorful characters and rich in worldly wisdom, this selection of 25 stories from the original 100 encompasses a tremendous variety of tales from this landmark of medieval literature. J. M. Rigg translation.
"Synopsis" by ,
A group of young people flee to the countryside from plague-ridden Florence and pass the time in their retreat by telling tales of romance. This selection from Boccaccio's landmark of medieval literature features 25 stories from the original 100, all teeming with colorful characters and worldly wisdom. J. M. Rigg translation.
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