The Decameron
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Book Description
The Decameron (c.1351) is an entertaining series of one hundred stories written in the wake of the Black Death. The stories are told in a country villa outside the city of Florence by ten young noble men and women who are seeking to escape the ravages of the plague. Boccaccio's skill as a dramatist is masterfully displayed in these vivid portraits of people from all stations in life, wi... More
Book Information
Publisher | Oxford University Press Inc |
Binding | Paperback (18 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | 752 |
ISBN-10 | 0192836919 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0192836915 |
Publication Date | 03/18/1999 |
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About Jonathan Usher (Editor) : Jonathan Usher is a published editor. Published credits of Jonathan Usher include The Decameron (Oxford World's Classics).
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About Guido Waldman (Translator) : Guido Waldman is a published translator. Published credits of Guido Waldman include The Decameron (Oxford World's Classics), Silk.
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