Decameron
Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-13752008
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In the summer of 1348, the plague ravages Florence, and ten young Florentines take refuge in the countryside, where they entertain themsleves 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.
Main title:
Decameron / Giovanni Boccaccio ; translated by J.G. Nichols.
Imprint:
Oxford : Oneworld Classics, 2008.
Collation:
660 p. : ill., port. ; 20 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.Translated from the Italian.
ISBN:
9781847490575 (pbk)1847490573 (pbk)
Language:
EnglishItalian
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BRN:
429908