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Boccaccio: Great Writers Of The World

Boccaccio: Great Writers Of The World

MacManus, Francis

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ISBN10: 1163137537
ISBN13: 9781163137536
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Boccaccio: Great Writers Of The World is a book written by Francis MacManus that explores the life and works of Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian writer and poet who lived in the 14th century. The book provides a detailed biography of Boccaccio, including his childhood, education, and career as a writer. It also delves into his most famous work, The Decameron, a collection of 100 stories told by a group of young people who have fled the city to escape the Black Death.MacManus examines the themes and literary techniques used by Boccaccio in his writing, including his use of satire, irony, and realism. He also explores the influence of Boccaccio's work on later writers, such as Chaucer and Shakespeare. The book includes excerpts from Boccaccio's writing, as well as illustrations and photographs that help to bring his world to life.Overall, Boccaccio: Great Writers Of The World is an insightful and engaging exploration of the life and works of one of Italy's most celebrated writers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, or Italian 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.

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