The Decameron
The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio is a classic work published by Kessinger Publishing in June 2004. This edition presents a complete version of the text, originally written in Italian, and is available in English. The book serves as a significant source for Geoffrey Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales and may have influenced Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of narratives that explore various themes within the realms of fiction and historical literature. The Decameron consists of a collection of stories that reflect the social and cultural dynamics of its time. This edition is a valuable addition for those interested in classic literature and the historical context of storytelling.
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Source for the Canterbury Tales, and may have inspired (I think), The Masque of the Red Death, by Edgar Alan Poe. I’m not sure who the translator is for this one (complete version, however.)
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