The Palace Of Pleasure: Elizabethan Versions Of Italian And French Novels From Boccaccio, Bandello, Cinthio, Straparola, Queen Margaret Of Navarre, An (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164075738)

The Palace of Pleasure is a book that was first published in 1890 by William Painter. It is a collection of Elizabethan versions of Italian and French novels from authors such as Boccaccio, Bandello, Cinthio, Straparola, Queen Margaret of Navarre, and others. The book includes stories of romance, adventure, and tragedy, all set in the courts and palaces of Europe. The tales are written in a style that is both poetic and dramatic, with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings. The Palace of Pleasure is considered to be an important work of English literature, as it helped to popularize the Italian and French novel in England during the Elizabethan era. It is also a valuable resource for scholars and students of literature, as it provides insight into the cultural and literary influences of the time. Overall, The Palace of Pleasure is a fascinating collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the world of Elizabethan literature and culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Painter
ISBN-10: 116407573X
ISBN-13: 9781164075738
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 460
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.34lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.93d