Tales From Boccaccio

By Joseph Jacobs, Giovanni Boccaccio, Jean de La Fontaine, et al.

Book Overview

Tales from Boccaccio is a book by Jean de La Fontaine that features a collection of stories from the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio. The book includes a total of 24 tales, each with its own unique plot and characters. The stories cover a range of themes, including love, lust, deceit, revenge, and morality, and are set in various locations throughout Italy. The book is written in a narrative style, with each story being told in a simple and straightforward manner. The characters are well-developed, and the author uses vivid descriptions to bring them to life. The stories are also filled with humor, wit, and satire, making them both entertaining and thought-provoking.Overall, Tales from Boccaccio is a timeless classic that offers readers a glimpse into the world of medieval Italy. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or culture, and is sure to captivate readers of all ages.#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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163073660
• ISBN13: 9781163073667
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"