Tales from the Decameron - Giovanni Boccaccio - 1930

Fleeing the Black Death's grip on Florence, ten young friends retreat to a secluded villa. To ward off despair, they embark on a ten-day storytelling marathon... Unfurl Boccaccio's tapestry of bawdy tales, cunning schemes, and poignant romances in this bawdy and brilliant exploration of human nature in all its messy glory. Tales from the Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio Translated by Richard Aldington Published 1930, Puritan Publishing Company, Inc. Chicago Hardcover. Approx. 5.5x8in. 378pp. In ok condition. Spine is a bit sun faded (see photos)