The Decameron (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
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kr 848,00
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9781998667918
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Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket
In the midst of a city ravaged by the Black Death, ten young nobles escape to a countryside villa, determined to outlast the chaos through laughter, wit, and storytelling. Over ten days, they spin a dazzling web of 100 tales-some scandalous, some tragic, and others hilariously absurd-exploring love, deception, fortune, and the cunning tricks people play. Each story peels back the layers of human nature, revealing a world where desire and cleverness often outmatch virtue. As their voices fill the air with mischief and wisdom, their retreat becomes more than just an escape-it's a testament to the power of stories to outshine even the darkest of times.
A masterpiece of medieval literature, The Decameron captures the resilience and complexity of humanity in the face of catastrophe. Written in the aftermath of the Black Death, Boccaccio's collection of 100 tales offers a vivid, unfiltered glimpse into 14th-century life-its desires, hypocrisies, and shifting social order. Blending humor, satire, and moral reflection, the work influenced generations of writers, from Chaucer to Shakespeare, shaping the evolution of European storytelling. More than just a literary triumph, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of narrative to entertain, challenge, and illuminate the human experience.
Produktinformasjon
- ISBN/Varenr: 9781998667918
- Utgivelsesdato: 25.03.2025
- Utgivelsesår: 2025
- Forlag: Hriscu Petronela
- Innbinding: Innbundet
- Språk: Engelsk
- Personer: Boccaccio, Giovanni
- Litteraturtype: Skjønnlitteratur
- Emne: Fiction / Historical
- Målgruppe: Voksne
- Aldersgrense: 0
- Opplag: 0
- Utgave: 0
- Illustrert: Nei
- Sider: 636
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