{"product_id":"the-decameron-giovanni-boccaccio-9781022909731","title":"The Decameron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"The Decameron, Vol. 2\" by Giovanni Boccaccio presents a rich tapestry of tales woven together within a frame story. Set against the backdrop of plague-stricken Italy, this collection delves into themes of courtly love, human resilience, and the enduring power of storytelling. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBoccaccio masterfully employs the frame-story structure to present a vibrant assortment of narratives, reminiscent of folktales and reflecting the diverse experiences of people in extraordinary times. These classic short stories explore a range of human emotions and social dynamics, offering a glimpse into the past that resonates even today. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis meticulously prepared PRINT edition allows readers to immerse themselves in Boccaccio's timeless prose and experience the enduring appeal of these literary masterpieces. A must-have for lovers of classic fiction and those fascinated by historical storytelling traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eScholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Giovanni Boccaccio,J. M. (James Macmullen) Rigg\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1022909738\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781022909731\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Anson Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/28\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 354\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.48lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.81d","brand":"Giovanni Boccaccio","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48484136157439,"sku":"9781022909731","price":36.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9d5845e4-c086-4d64-8d5a-576227acc52b.jpg?v=1778042692","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-decameron-giovanni-boccaccio-9781022909731","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}