-The Decameron*

W 1979 Giovanni Boccaccio, Franklin Library Edition 

Notes

The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio is a collection of 100 tales told by a group of ten young people—seven women and three men—who flee to the countryside to escape the Black Death in 14th-century Florence. Over ten days, they share stories that range from the humorous and bawdy to the tragic and profound, reflecting a wide array of human experiences. The tales explore themes of love, fortune, intelligence, and the complexities of human nature. The Decameron is a landmark in Italian literature, known for its vivid storytelling, social commentary, and its influence on the development of the short story and novel.

Description

Black leather hardback edition with gold embossed detailing on front and back cover and spine with gold lettering on spine, gold fore edge, two raised bands, and silver silk bookmark. Pristine Franklin Library edition.