BOCCACCIO GIOVANNI
DECAMERON
complete edition of one hundred tales
translated from the italian, with comments and afterword by
dr. Edward Boye
foreword
by Kornal Makuszyński
illustrations by Maja Berezowska
Warsaw 1930
Polish edition of the world masterpiece with amusing, charming and erotic illustrations by Maja Berezowska. A short introduction introducing the era of Boccaccio. The Book of Ten Days is a collection of stories told by seven ladies and three young men. They tell the story of the 1348 outbreak and how they found refuge outside the city. They make their stay more pleasant with stories. The stories are frivolous and witty, showing the customs of 14th century Italy.
Good state of preservation: binding soiled, pages definitely clean.
Number of pages: 745
Format: 28x21 cm