Decameron
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12.90лв.
€6.60
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Код:13562
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Тегло:0.900 кг
The Black Death is sweeping through Europe. In Florence, plague has carried off one hundred thousand people. In their Tuscan villas, seven young women and three young men tell tales to recreate the world they have lost, weaving a rich tapestry of comedy, tragedy, ribaldry and farce.
Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron recasts the storytelling heritage of the ancient and medieval worlds into perennial forms that inspired writers from Chaucer and Shakespeare down to our own day. Boccaccio makes the incredible believable, with detail so sharp we can look straight into the lives of people who lived six hundred years ago. His Decameron hovers between the fading glories of an aristocratic past – the Crusades, the Angevins, the courts of France, the legendary East – and the colourful squalor of contemporary life, where wives deceive husbands, friars and monks pursue fleshly ends, and natural instincts fight for satisfaction.
Here are love and jealousy, passion and pride – and a shrewd calculation of profit and loss which heralds the rise of a dynamic merchant class. These stories show us early capitalism during a moment of crisis and revelation.
Decameron – Masterpiece of World Literature is one of the most influential works of the European Renaissance. Written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century, it presents a vivid panorama of life, love, wit, and human nature through one hundred tales told by ten young Florentines who flee the plague-ridden city to a villa in the countryside.
The frame narrative creates a rich background for exploring themes of love, morality, fortune, and intelligence. Each day, a different storyteller presides, giving rise to ten tales that reflect both comic and tragic aspects of human existence. Through this structure, Boccaccio captures the complexity of human desires, virtues, and flaws.
Among the most notable elements are the satirical portrayals of clergy, the playful depictions of lovers, and the insightful observations of society. The stories blend realism and allegory, drawing from both classical tradition and contemporary life. This combination makes Decameron not only entertaining but also a profound cultural document of its time.
The book’s enduring legacy lies in its influence on European literature, inspiring writers such as Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Molière. Its timeless tales continue to resonate today, offering readers a mirror of human behavior and a reminder of the resilience of joy and creativity even in times of crisis.
This luxury collector’s edition of Decameron is beautifully designed, with elegant typography, annotations, and illustrations that bring the medieval world to life. It is a treasure for lovers of classic literature, history, and art, making it a perfect addition to any personal library.
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Автор:Giovanni Boccaccio
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Издателство:Wordsworth
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ISBN:9781840221336
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Година:2004
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Страници:848
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Корици:меки
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Състояние:отлично