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The Decameron Selected Tales/Decameron Novelle Scelte
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A Masterpiece Of World Literature, Most Likely Written Between 1349 And 1351, The Decameron Alternates Between Tragedy And Comedy In Its Sweeping View Of Life. Comprising 100 Tales Told By Ten Young People Who Have Retreated To The Countryside To Escape The Plague Raging Through Fourteenthcentury Florence, The Work Is A Perfect Example Of Classic Italian Prose.This Volume Contains A Carefully Chosen Selection Of 20 Of Its Bestknown Tales, Including Those That Inspired Later Works By Chaucer, Shakespeare, Gotthold Lessing, Keats, And Other Writers. Spiced With Humor, Rich Dialogue, And Colorful Characters, The Stories Range From Earthy Satires To Morality Tales, From Accounts Of Adulterous Love And Passion To Suspenseful Narratives Of Murder And Revenge. Among Them Are Such Favorites As The Pot Of Basil, Patient Griselda, The Bawdy Putting The Devil Back In Hell, A Wager Over Virtue, The Stone Of Invisibility, And The Wild Hunt.For This Duallanguage Edition, Stanley Appelbaum Has Provided An Informative, Thoughtful Introduction And Excellent New English Translations On Pages Facing The Italian Original. Sure To Delight Students Of Italian Language And Literature, The Volume Will Appeal As Well To Readers Interested In Classic Medieval Stories.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of The Decameron? A: The Decameron explores the themes of love, fate, and the human condition through a collection of 100 tales told by young people escaping the plague in Florence.
- Q: How many tales are included in this edition of The Decameron? A: This edition includes a selection of 20 of the best-known tales from The Decameron.
- Q: Is The Decameron available in both Italian and English? A: Yes, this is a bilingual edition featuring Italian text alongside English translations.
- Q: Who is the author of The Decameron? A: The Decameron was written by Giovanni Boccaccio, a prominent Italian author.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of The Decameron was published on November 10, 2011.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in this edition of The Decameron? A: This edition contains 288 pages.
- Q: What kind of stories can I expect in The Decameron? A: The tales range from earthy satires and morality tales to narratives of love, murder, and revenge, featuring humor and rich dialogue.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students of Italian literature? A: Yes, this dual-language edition is designed to appeal to students of Italian language and literature.
- Q: Who has provided the translations and introduction for this edition? A: Stanley Appelbaum provided the translations and an informative introduction for this edition.