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The Decameron
The Decameron
Author: Giovanni Boccaccio
During the 14th century the Black Death struck Florence and wiped out three of every four people of the city. Against this macabre setting Boccaccio spins the immortal tales of The Decameron. As his framework the author chooses ten young people - seven women and three youths - who flee from Florence to the doubtful safety of a suburban villa. T...  more »
ISBN: 159641
Publication Date: 8/1971
Pages: 640
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Publisher: Dell Publishing
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Great old classic filled delicious bawdiness and ribaldry!


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