Giovanni Boccaccio / 3 Volume Box Set Decameron The John Payne Translation 1982

Description: (3 Volume Box Set) Decameron, The John Payne Translation, Revised and Annotated by Charles S. Singleton, Volume One: Days I-V; Volume Two: Days VI-X; Volume Three: Notes and Commentary Author: Boccaccio, Giovanni; Payne, John (Trans.); Singleton, Charles S. (Revison/Annotation) Title: (3 Volume Box Set) Decameron, The John Payne Translation, Revised and Annotated by Charles S. Singleton, Volume One: Days I-V; Volume Two: Days VI-X; Volume Three: Notes and Commentary Publication: Berkeley: University of California Press, 1982 Description: Hardcover. 9 1/2" X 6 1/2". Volumes are bound in tan cloth over boards with spines stamped in red and gilt. Very mild shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of boards. Pages are clean and unmarked. Bindings are square and sound. Gentle bump to top corner of otherwise clean and undamaged slipcase.ABOUT THIS SET: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.(Publisher). Very good. Seller ID: 16017 Subject: Decorative Bindings, Literature You are buying from Underground Books, a brick & mortar bookshop specializing in used, rare, antiquarian, and out of print materials. We are a proud member of the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association. If you are ever in the West Georgia area, please visit us in Carrollton at Underground Books or in Serenbe at Hills & Hamlets Bookshop. TERMS OF SALE Payment If you win an item in one of our auctions, if your offer has been accepted, or if you have chosen to buy an item now, please make your payment as soon as possible. We will not ship until we receive notice that the buyer has paid for the item. We expect payment within 3 days or reserve the right to cancel the order. Returns and Refunds We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described in our listings. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please contact us, and we will respond promptly. If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return your book for a full refund, and if the error is ours, we will pay return shipping. SHIPPING Many of our items have free media mail shipping included! For larger, multi-volume sets, the cost is calculated by weight and will vary depending on package weight and buyer location. Please allow up to three business days processing time, although many of our orders require only one day to process and ship. Combined shipping is available for bidders who purchase multiple items. If you have special shipping or handling requests, please notify us before you make your payment. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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