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Who is this book for? Readers interested in classic literature, historical narratives, and romantic storytelling.

Topics LoveSurvivalFriendship
MoodHumorous, Reflective, Romantic
HumorOccasional Humor
RomanceMajor Subplot
Explicit scenesSuggestive Themes
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 clear and eminently modern English, capturing the timeless humour of one of the great classics of world literature.

Language

en

Published on

15/04/2015

Pages

672

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9781847494122

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