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Book The Decameron  The Popular Translation of J M  Rigg

Download or read book The Decameron The Popular Translation of J M Rigg written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 855 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "The Decameron: The Popular Translation of J.M. Rigg" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. J.M. Rigg 's translation of The Decameron was originally published in London in 1903. It is a medieval allegorical work best known for its bawdy tales of love, appearing in all its possibilities from the erotic to the tragic. Boccaccio begins with a description of the Black Death and leads a group of seven women and three men who flee from plague-ridden Florence to a villa in the (then) countryside of Fiesole for two weeks. To pass the time, each member of the party tells one story for each one of the nights spent at the villa. Although fourteen days pass, two days each week are set aside: one day for chores and one holy day during which no work is done. In this manner, 100 stories are told by the end of the ten days. Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) was an Italian writer and humanist, one of the founders of the Renaissance. He studied business but abandoned it eventually to pursue his literary interests. In 1350 Boccaccio met Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) (1304-1374), one the most important figures in the beginnings of the Renaissance and Humanism.

Book The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio

Download or read book The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccaccio

Download or read book The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccaccio written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2023-07-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most influential works of Italian literature, 'The Decameron' is a collection of 100 tales that celebrate the human experience in all its forms. With a keen eye for social satire and a talent for storytelling, Boccaccio weaves together a rich tapestry of narratives that explore themes of love, wit, and the complexities of human nature. This classic work is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Italian literature and the art of storytelling. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Book The Decameron  3 Different Translations by John Florio  John Payne and J M  Rigg in 1 eBook

Download or read book The Decameron 3 Different Translations by John Florio John Payne and J M Rigg in 1 eBook written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2013-08-20 with total page 2876 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This carefully crafted ebook: "The Decameron: 3 Different Translations by John Florio, John Payne and J.M. Rigg in 1 eBook" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Decameron (c.1351) is an entertaining series of one hundred stories written in the wake of the Black Death. The stories are told in a country villa outside the city of Florence by ten young noble men and women who are seeking to escape the ravages of the plague. Boccaccio's skill as a dramatist is masterfully displayed in these vivid portraits of people from all stations in life, with plots that revel in a bewildering variety of human reactions. Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) was an Italian writer and humanist, one of the founders of the Renaissance. He studied business but abandoned it eventually to pursue his literary interests. In 1350 Boccaccio met Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) (1304-1374), one the most important figures in the beginnings of the Renaissance and Humanism.

Book The Decameron  Collector s Edition  3 Different Translations by John Payne  John Florio   J M  Rigg

Download or read book The Decameron Collector s Edition 3 Different Translations by John Payne John Florio J M Rigg written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-27 with total page 2809 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Decameron (c.1351) is an entertaining series of one hundred stories written in the wake of the Black Death. The stories are told in a country villa outside the city of Florence by ten young noble men and women who are seeking to escape the ravages of the plague. Boccaccio's skill as a dramatist is masterfully displayed in these vivid portraits of people from all stations in life, with plots that revel in a bewildering variety of human reactions. Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) was an Italian writer and humanist, one of the founders of the Renaissance.

Book The Decameron

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  • Author : Giovanni Boccaccio
  • Publisher : Courier Corporation
  • Release : 2012-04-30
  • ISBN : 0486149463
  • Pages : 192 pages

Download or read book The Decameron written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2012-04-30 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A group of escapees from plague-ridden Florence pass the time by telling tales of romance in this landmark of medieval literature. Features 25 of the original 100 stories. J. M. Rigg translation.

Book Stories from Quarantine

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  • Author : The New York Times
  • Publisher : Simon and Schuster
  • Release : 2022-03-22
  • ISBN : 1982170816
  • Pages : 320 pages

Download or read book Stories from Quarantine written by The New York Times and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Previously published as The decameron project."

Book The Decameron

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  • Author : Giovanni Boccaccio
  • Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
  • Release : 2023-07-07
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 1040 pages

Download or read book The Decameron written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-07 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the time of a devastating pandemic, seven women and three men withdraw to a country estate outside Florence to give themselves a diversion from the death around them. Once there, they decide to spend some time each day telling stories, each of the ten to tell one story each day. They do this for ten days, with a few other days of rest in between, resulting in the 100 stories of the Decameron. The Decameron was written after the Black Plague spread through Italy in 1348. Most of the tales did not originate with Boccaccio; some of them were centuries old already in his time, but Boccaccio imbued them all with his distinctive style. The stories run the gamut from tragedy to comedy, from lewd to inspiring, and sometimes all of those at once. They also provide a detailed picture of daily life in fourteenth-century Italy.

Book The Decameron

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  • Author : Giovanni Boccaccio
  • Publisher : Courier Corporation
  • Release : 2011-04-20
  • ISBN : 0486411133
  • Pages : 193 pages

Download or read book The Decameron written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2011-04-20 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A group of young people flee to the countryside from plague-ridden Florence and pass the time in their retreat by telling tales of romance. This selection from Boccaccio's landmark of medieval literature features 25 stories from the original 100, all teeming with colorful characters and worldly wisdom. J. M. Rigg translation.

Book The Decameron

Download or read book The Decameron written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by Hyweb Technology Co. Ltd.. This book was released on 2011-04-15 with total page 1819 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Decameron, written by legendary author Giovanni Boccaccio is widely considered to be one of the greatest books of all time. This great classic will surely attract a whole new generation of readers. For many, The Decameron is required reading for various courses and curriculums. And for others who simply enjoy reading timeless pieces of classic literature, this gem by Giovanni Boccaccio is highly recommended. Published by Classic Books International and beautifully produced, The Decameron would make an ideal gift and it should be a part of everyone's personal library.

Book The Decameron   Volume I

    Book Details:
  • Author : Giovanni Boccaccio
  • Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Release : 2015-12-02
  • ISBN : 9781519646255
  • Pages : 260 pages

Download or read book The Decameron Volume I written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2015-12-02 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Decameron - Volume I" from Giovanni Boccaccio. Italian writer, poet, correspondent of Petrarch (1313 - 1375).

Book The Decameron and Collected Works of Giovanni Boccaccio  Illustrated

Download or read book The Decameron and Collected Works of Giovanni Boccaccio Illustrated written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by Delphi Classics. This book was released on 2017-12-25 with total page 4283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The poet and scholar Giovanni Boccaccio was a leading writer of the Italian Renaissance, now best remembered as the author of the famous compendium of tales ‘The Decameron’. Boccaccio helped lay the foundations for the humanism of the Renaissance, while raising vernacular literature to the status of the classics of antiquity. Noted for their realistic dialogue and imaginative use of character and plot, Boccaccio’s works went on to inspire Chaucer, Spenser, Shakespeare and countless other writers in the ensuing centuries. This comprehensive eBook presents Boccaccio’s collected works, with numerous illustrations, rare translations appearing in digital print for the first time, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Boccaccio’s life and works * Concise introductions to the novels and other texts * Multiple translations of ‘The Decameron’, including the first English translation by John Florio, 1620 * John Payne's complete translation, with all the hyperlinked footnotes - ideal for students * The original Italian text of ‘The Decameron’ * Rare translations of two novels, with individual contents tables * Images of how the books were first published, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * The rare long poem ‘Il Filostrato’, available in no other collection * The key works of Chaucer and Shakespeare that were inspired by Boccaccio * Includes a translation of Boccaccio’s ‘De Mulieribus Claris’, first time in digital print * Features two biographies - discover Boccaccio’s intriguing life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Decameron The Decameron: John Florio, 1620 The Decameron: John Payne, 1886 The Decameron: J. M. Rigg, 1903 The Decameron: Original Italian Text The Novels The Filocolo (Translated by H. G., London, 1566) The Elegy of Lady Fiammetta (Translated by Bartholomew Young, 1587) The Verse ‘The Knight’s Tale’ and ‘The Two Noble Kinsmen’ (Teseida) Il Filostrato (Translated by Hubertis Cummings) The Non-Fiction De Mulieribus Claris (Partially translated by Henry Parker, Lord Morely) The Life of Dante (Translated by James Robinson Smith) The Biographies Giovanni Boccaccio: A Biographical Study by Edward Hutton Giovanni Boccaccio by Francis Hueffer Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles or to purchase this eBook as a Parts Edition of individual eBooks

Book The Decameron

    Book Details:
  • Author : Giovanni Bocaccio
  • Publisher : BoD - Books on Demand
  • Release : 2024-04-15
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 300 pages

Download or read book The Decameron written by Giovanni Bocaccio and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio is a collection of 100 tales told by a group of young people sheltering in a villa outside Florence during the Black Death. As the plague ravages the city, ten noble men and women escape to the countryside and entertain themselves by telling stories over a period of ten days. Each day, one member of the group is appointed as the "king" or "queen" of the day, and they choose a theme for the stories to be told. The tales cover a wide range of subjects, including love, trickery, wit, and morality, and they often feature characters from various social classes and backgrounds. Boccaccio's work is celebrated for its vivid storytelling, wit, and humor, as well as its frank and often bawdy depiction of human nature. Through the diverse tales told by the characters, "The Decameron" provides a rich tapestry of medieval Italian life, while also offering timeless insights into the complexities of human behavior and relationships.

Book The Decameron

    Book Details:
  • Author : Giovanni Boccaccio
  • Publisher : e-artnow
  • Release : 2017-12-06
  • ISBN : 8027234107
  • Pages : 698 pages

Download or read book The Decameron written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 698 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: John Payne's translation of The Decameron was originally published in a private printing for The Villon Society, London in 1886. Comprised of 100 novellas told by ten men and women over a ten day journey fleeing plague-infested Florence, the Decameron is an allegorical work famous for its bawdy portrayals of everyday life, its searing wit and mockery, and its careful adherence to a framed structure. The word "decameron" is derived from the Greek and means "ten days". Boccaccio drew on many influences in writing the Decameron, and many writers, including Martin Luther, Chaucer, and Keats, later drew inspiration from the book. Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) was an Italian writer and humanist, one of the founders of the Renaissance. He studied business but abandoned it eventually to pursue his literary interests. In 1350 Boccaccio met Francesco Petrarca (Petrarch) (1304-1374), one the most important figures in the beginnings of the Renaissance and Humanism.

Book The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio

Download or read book The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Decameron  Volume II

    Book Details:
  • Author : Giovanni Boccaccio
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2004
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book The Decameron Volume II written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Italian Literature before 1900 in English Translation

Download or read book Italian Literature before 1900 in English Translation written by Robin Healey and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2011-12-15 with total page 1184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Italian Literature before 1900 in English Translation provides the most complete record possible of texts from the early periods that have been translated into English, and published between 1929 and 2008. It lists works from all genres and subjects, and includes translations wherever they have appeared across the globe. In this annotated bibliography, Robin Healey covers over 5,200 distinct editions of pre-1900 Italian writings. Most entries are accompanied by useful notes providing information on authors, works, translators, and how the translations were received. Among the works by over 1,500 authors represented in this volume are hundreds of editions by Italy's most translated authors – Dante Alighieri, Machiavelli, and Boccaccio – and other hundreds which represent the author's only English translation. A significant number of entries describe works originally published in Latin. Together with Healey's Twentieth-Century Italian Literature in English Translation, this volume makes comprehensive information on translations accessible for schools, libraries, and those interested in comparative literature.