The Decameron

Boccaccio, Giovanni

Set in 1348, plague in Florence, escape and telling stories as the best prevention; and beginning, 'It is a matter of humanity to show compassion for those who suffer ...', written 1349-1353; translation and introduction by Wayne A. Rebhorn; published in the 700th anniversary of the author's birth; 940+pp., including notes.

Publisher: Norton. First American edition 2013
Edition: First Edition
Place Published: New York
Fine in very good dustwrapper with a slight snag on the rear panel.


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