The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccacci, Now First Completely Done Into Engl. Prose And Verse By J. Payne

This is the complete translation of Boccaccio's masterpiece, The Decameron. It is a collection of 100 novellas written in the early 1350s which is presented in a frame story. The book provides a vivid picture of life lived in the 14th century, including descriptions of some of the darker side of human nature. It is a must-read for lovers of classical literature.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.