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Decameron (Alma Classics Evergreens)
Boccaccio
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Description for Decameron (Alma Classics Evergreens)
Paperback. Part of Alma Evergreen series, J.G. Nichols's new translation stays as faithful to the original as possible while being written in a clear and eminently modern English, capturing the timeless humour of one of the great classics of world literature. Translator(s): Nichols, J. G. Series: Alma Classics Evergreens. Num Pages: 672 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FYT. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 43. Weight in Grams: 532.
In the summer of 1348, the plague ravages Florence, and ten young Florentines take refuge in the countryside, where they entertain themselves with tales of love, death and corruption, featuring a host of colourful characters, from lascivious clergymen and mad kings to devious lovers and false miracle-makers. Named after the Greek for ten days, Boccaccio’s book of stories draws on ancient mythology, contemporary events and everyday life, leaving an indelible mark on the works of future writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare. J.G. Nichols’s new translation stays as faithful to the original as possible while being written in a ... Read more
In the summer of 1348, the plague ravages Florence, and ten young Florentines take refuge in the countryside, where they entertain themselves with tales of love, death and corruption, featuring a host of colourful characters, from lascivious clergymen and mad kings to devious lovers and false miracle-makers. Named after the Greek for ten days, Boccaccio’s book of stories draws on ancient mythology, contemporary events and everyday life, leaving an indelible mark on the works of future writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare. J.G. Nichols’s new translation stays as faithful to the original as possible while being written in a ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Alma Classics
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Series
Alma Classics Evergreens
Condition
New
Number of Pages
672
Place of Publication
Richmond, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781847494122
SKU
V9781847494122
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Ref
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About Boccaccio
Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-75) is one of the most famous authors in Italian literature. A proto-humanist writer and scholar, his works include On Famous Women, Decameron and poetry in the Florentine vernacular.
Reviews for Decameron (Alma Classics Evergreens)
The first great masterpiece of European storytelling.
Hermann Hesse
Hermann Hesse