The Decameron

The Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio / J. M. (James Macmullen) Rigg

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Anson Street Press
Año de edición:
2025
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Ficción clásica
ISBN:
9781023152082
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'The Decameron, Vol. 1' by Giovanni Boccaccio offers a captivating journey into Medieval Italy through a collection of compelling short stories. This volume presents a frame story, a literary device where individual tales are woven together by a larger narrative. As a cornerstone of Italian literature and a classic example of the short story form, 'The Decameron' explores universal themes through allegory and engaging storytelling. Boccaccio’s work remains a significant contribution to literary history, offering insights into Medieval life and thought. This meticulously prepared edition ensures the enduring power and historical significance of this literary treasure are preserved.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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