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Go to My LibraryThe Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio: 100 Timeless Tales for the Solace of Ladies in Love
- Language
- English
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- Publisher
- Waking Lion Press
- Pages
- 538
- ISBN
- 9781434103574
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The Decameron (Penguin Classics)
2003 • Penguin
English
Decameron (Vintage Classics)
2012 • Vintage
English
The Decameron (Signet Classics)
2010 • Signet
English
The Decameron (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
2020 • Engage Books
English
The Decameron A New Translation, Contexts, Criticism
2016 • W. W. Norton
English
Other editions

The Decameron (Penguin Classics)
2003 • Penguin
English

Decameron (Vintage Classics)
2012 • Vintage
English

The Decameron (Signet Classics)
2010 • Signet
English

The Decameron (100 Copy Collector's Edition)
2020 • Engage Books
English

The Decameron A New Translation, Contexts, Criticism
2016 • W. W. Norton
English

The Decameron (Norton Critical Editions)
2015 • W. W. Norton & Company
English

Das Dekameron
2001 • Albatros
German

Das Dekameron
1964 • Winkler
German

Das Dekameron
1999 • Artemis und Winkler
German

Das Decameron mit den Holzschnitten der venezianischen Ausgabe von 1492
2012 • Reclam
German

The Decameron Selected Tales
2012 • Courier Corporation
English

Decamerone (Dutch Edition)
1982 • Manteau
Dutch

The Decameron
2020 • Mint Editions
English

The Decameron (Mint Editions (Literary Fiction))
2021 • Mint Editions
English

The Decameron: Or Ten Days' Entertainment
2009 • Blackstone Audiobooks
English

The Decameron Or Ten Days Entertainment Of Boccaccio
2007 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

The Decameron Or Ten Days Entertainment Of Boccaccio
2007 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

The Decameron: or Ten Days' Entertainment
2012 • Blackstone Audio
English

Decameron : Edizione diplomatico-interpretiva dell'autografo Hamilton 90 a cura di Charles S. Singleton
1974 • The Johns Hopkins University Press
English

Il Decameron
1998 • Rizzoli - RCS Libri
Italian

Il Decamerone
1983 • Hoepli
Italian

Il Decameron
2015 • Mondadori
Italian

The Decameron: Illustrated
2017 • Independently published
English

The Decameron (Translated with an Introduction by J. M. Rigg)
2018 • Digireads.com
English

Decameron (Italian Edition)
2005 • Einaudi
Italian

Decameron... (Italian Edition)
2012 • Nabu Press
Italian

Decameron (Italian Edition)
2020 • Independently published
Italian

The Decameron (Royal Collector's Edition) (Annotated) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)
2020 • ROYAL CLASSICS
English

Decameron Translated and Introducted by J. G. Nichols
2009 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English

The Decameron (The Norton Library)
2021 • W. W. Norton & Company
English

The Decameron, the Norton Library
2020 • W. W. Norton, Incorporated
English

The Decameron (Penguin Classics)
1996 • Penguin Classics
English

Decameron
2012 • Simon and Schuster
English

The Decameron: Selected Tales
2017 • Broadview Press
English

DECAMERON - SELECTIONS (Spanish Edition)
2002 • YOYO USA
Spanish

Il Decameron - Primary Source Edition (Italian Edition)
2014 • Nabu Press
Italian

Decameron The John Payne Translation
1986 • University of California Press
English

Decameron: The John Payne Translation
1982 • University of California Press
English

UC The Decameron
2006 • Chamberlain Bros.
English

Decamerón
2007 • Ediciones Cátedra
Spanish

Decameron / The Decameron (Letras Universales / Universal Writings) (Spanish Edition)
2005 • Catedra Ediciones
Spanish

The Decameron
2003 • Penguin Publishing Group
English

Il Decameron... (Italian Edition)
2011 • Nabu Press
Italian

Decameron
2014 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2014 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

The Decameron
2003 • San Val
English

The Decameron
2002 • Signet Classic
English

Il Decameron: Con Le Annotazioni Dei Deputati (Italian Edition)
2023 • Legare Street Press
Italian

The Decameron
2002 • Indypublish.Com
English

Decameron
2012 • Antigonos Verlag. ein Imprint der Salzwasser Verlag GmbH
English

The Decameron (Dodo Press)
2005 • Dodo Press
English

Estuche - Boccaccio: El Decamerón (Spanish Edition)
2007 • Alianza Editorial
Spanish

Tales from the Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2005 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

Le Décaméron (Grands écrivains .)
1987 • Grands Écrivains
French

Decameron
2006 • Salerno
Italian

The Decameron
2021 • Digireads.com Publishing
English

El Decamerón: Antología
2016 • Alianza Editorial
Spanish

Decameron (Evergreens)
2015 • Alma Books
English

Decamerone Edition (Italian Edition)
1980 • MURSIA ITALIAN
Italian

Decameron
1995 • Astran
Spanish

Decameron (Wordsworth Classics of World Literature)
2005 • Wordsworth Editions Ltd
English

The Decameron: Easyread Large Edition
2010 • Readhowyouwant
English

The Decameron
2023 • Open Road Media
English

Il Decameron (Italian Edition)
2012 • Nabu Press
Italian

The Decameron of Boccaccio
2011 • Wildside Press, LLC
English

The Decameron
2014 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Decameron (Spanish Edition)
2005 • Losada
Spanish

Decameron, Volume 1 (Italian Edition)
2012 • Nabu Press
Italian

Decameron
2003 • Oglak Yayincilik
Turkish

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio (Italian Edition)
2021 • Independently published
English

Decameron (Oneworld Classics)
2008 • Oneworld Classics
English

Decamerone Di Messer Giovanni Boccaccio
2018 • Franklin Classics Trade Press
English

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2017 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

The Decameron
1983 • W. W. Norton & Company
English

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2022 • Independent Publishers Group (Chicago Review Press)
English

Decameron (Classici UTET. Classici italiani)
1983 • Unione tipografico-editrice torinese
Italian

Decamerón
2017 • Libros del Zorro Rojo
Spanish

Decameron
2013 • Ferdinand Schoningh GmbH, Verlag
English

Decameron (Italian Edition)
2017 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Italian

The Decameron: Library Edition
2000 • Blackstone Pub
English

Decamerón, El (Spanish Edition)
1994 • PANAMERICANA EDITORIAL
Spanish

The Decameron
2014 • National Geographic Books
English

El Decameron (Spanish Edition)
1996 • Mateos Ediciones
Spanish

Decameron (German Edition)
2013 • TREDITION CLASSICS
German

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2015 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Decameron
2003 • Demco Media
English

The Decameron:
1955 • Modern Library
German

Decameron Antologia Erotica
2005 • LD Books
Spanish

Decameron, El (Spanish Edition)
1997 • Editors
Spanish

The Decameron, 1350!!! (IN RUSSIAN LANGUAGE) / (Декамерон)
2006 • AST
Russian

El decameron (SC380) (Spanish Edition)
2014 • PORRUA
Spanish

De Decamerone van Boccaccio (Dutch Edition)
2007 • Echo Library
Dutch

Decameron... (Italian Edition)
2011 • Nabu Press
English

The Decameron: Library Edition
2000 • Blackstone Pub
English

Decameron (Folio (Gallimard)) (French Edition)
2006 • Gallimard Education
French

The Decameron
2021 • Digireads.com
English

Decameron (German Edition)
2013 • TREDITION CLASSICS
German

Democrazia e Grande Fratello
2015 • Lara Marongiu
Italian

The Decameron
2000 • Naxos Audio Books
English

The Decameron
2003 • Pearson
English

The Decameron
2011 • TREDITION CLASSICS
English

El decamerón
2001 • Edaf Antillas
Spanish

D�cam�ron
2012 • General Books LLC
English

Decameron... (Italian Edition)
2012 • Nabu Press
English

The Decameron
2006 • Readhowyouwant.com
English

The Decameron Volume 2
2012 • HardPress Publishing
English

Decameron
2021 • Independently Published
English

The Decameron
2011 • Theophania Publishing
English

The Decameron
2017 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

El Decamerón. Diez cuentos
2004 • Castalia, Editorial S.A.
Spanish

十日谈
2015 • 作家出版社
Chinese

El decamerón
1999 • Planeta
Spanish

The Decameron
2013 • Simon & Brown
English

The Anne Brontë Collection Agnes Grey, The Tenant of Wildfell Hall, Collected Poems
2021 • Independently published
English

The Decameron, Volume 1
2004 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

Decameron
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
German

The Decameron
2006 • Naxos Audio Books
English

Decamerón
2019 • Plutón Ediciones
English

Le Décameron
2000 • Ego Comme X
French

El Decameron (Spanish Edition)
1993 • Alianza
Spanish

The Decameron
2025 • W. W. Norton & Company
English

El Decameron (Spanish Edition)
1998 • Porrua
Spanish

The Decameron
1930 • Dell
English

Decameron, The: Volume II
2005 • IndyPublish
English

The Decameron
1982 • Signet
English

The Decameron, Volume II
2005 • IndyPublish
English

The Decameron
2005 • eBooksLib
English

EL DECAMERÓN (GRANDES CLÁSICOS DE PELÍCULA) (Spanish Edition)
2016 • EDIMAT LIBROS
Spanish

Decamerone (Illustrated)
2017 • Bietti
Italian

Il Decamerone
2022 • Legare Street Press
Italian

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2003 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

DECAMERÓN
2022 • Ediciones Mi-lla SL
Spanish

The Decameron 1
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

The Decameron
2013 • W. W. Norton & Company
English

Decameron
2019 • Alfa Yayinlari
Turkish

El Decameron
1998 • Edimat Libros, S. A.
Spanish

The Decameron
2018 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

El Decamerón
2014 • Alianza Editorial
Spanish

Decameron of Boccaccio
1979 • Book Sales
English

Decameron
2000 • Doubleday
English

Decamerone
2020 • Athenaeum
Dutch

Decameron: Selecciones (Spanish Edition)
2002 • Yoyo Music USA Inc
Spanish

Decamerone : Decameron
2019 • Independently Published
Italian

Decameron (German Edition)
2022 • Legare Street Press
German

Decameron
2022 • Independently Published
Italian

Decameron
2022 • BoD – Books on Demand
German

Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2021 • Independently Published
English

El Decameron Peste Bubónica
2020 • Independently Published
Spanish

Decamer�n
2020 • Independently Published
Spanish

The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio
2020 • Independently Published
English

Decameron (Illustrato)
2020 • Independently Published
Italian

Il Decameron
2023 • Legare Street Press
Italian

The Decameron
2006 • AST Izdatelstvo
Russian

Decamerone
2010 • Lulu Press, Inc.
Italian

The Decameron: 2
2022 • Legare Street Press
English

Le décaméron (French Edition)
2018 • Wentworth Press
French

Decameron: Versione integrale (Italian Edition)
2022 • Independently published
Italian

The Decameron (Illustrated) Illustrated Classics Vol. 114
2016 • Independently Published
English

Decameron
2021 • Independently Published
English

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio (Il Boccaccio) Now First Completely Done Into English Prose and Verse; Volume 2
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

The Decameron, Or, Ten Days' Entertainment, of Boccaccio
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Stories of Boccaccio (The Decameron) (Italian Edition)
2023 • Legare Street Press
Italian

Decameron
2008 • Éditions CERES
English

The Decameron
2012 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Decameron
2015 • Xist Publishing
English

The Decameron: 3
2022 • Legare Street Press
English

Decamerone Di Messer Giovanni Boccaccio
2018 • Franklin Classics
English

Decameron
2021 • Independently Published
Italian

Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio : Pocket Edition
2021 • Independently Published
English

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio (Il Boccaccio) Now First Completely Done Into English Prose An
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccacci, Now First Completely Done Into Engl. Prose And Verse By J. Payne
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Il Decamerone
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
Italian

十日谈
1994 • 时代文艺出版社
Chinese

The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccacci, Now First Completely Done Into Engl. Prose And Verse By J. Payne
2023 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Il Decameron (Italian Edition)
2012 • Nabu Press
Italian

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2022 • Legare Street Press
English

十日談
2005 • 崇文館出版
Chinese

The Decameron Or, Ten Days Entertainment
2023 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

The Decameron
2019 • Independently published
English

Decameron (German Edition)
2022 • Legare Street Press
German

D�cam�ron
2012 • General Books LLC
English

Il Decameron;: 2 (Italian Edition)
2023 • Legare Street Press
Italian

Decameron
2018 • Independently Published
English

Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2021 • Independently Published
English

Decamerone. CD.
2001 • Eulenspiegel
German

Tales from the Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2005 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
1820 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

El decamerón
1997 • Alba.
Spanish

The Decameron
2020 • Benediction Classics
English

Der Decameron, Volume 4 (German Edition)
2012 • Nabu Press
German

The Decameron
2004 • Digireads.com
English

Decameron
1979 • Everymans Library
English

Decamerón
2017 • PENGUIN CLASICOS
Spanish

The Decameron, Volume I
2002 • IndyPublish
English

Decameron
2019 • Independently Published
English

Decameron
2009 • Everyman
English

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio (Il Boccaccio) Now First Completely Done Into English Prose and Verse; Volume 2
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Decameron de Messer Giovanni Boccaccio (Italian Edition)
2022 • Legare Street Press
Italian

Decameron
2010 • Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
English

Decameron
2004 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

Decameron
2012 • General Books LLC
English

Decameron
2012 • General Books LLC
English

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio (Il Boccaccio) Now First Completely Done Into English Prose and Verse; Volume 2
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Decamer�n
2020 • Independently Published
Spanish

The Decameron: Or, Ten Days Entertainment
2015 • Arkose Press
English

Decameron
2022 • Ed. Brujas & Ed. Cero impacto
English

The Decameron: 1
2022 • Legare Street Press
English

Il Decameron Versione Integrale
2020 • Independently Published
Italian

The Decameron
2022 • Lulu.com
English

El Decameron La Peste
2020 • Independently Published
Spanish

Decameron : Colecci�n de 10 Cuentos
2020 • Independently Published
Spanish

Il Decamerone: One Hundred Ingenious Novels
2023 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

Decamerone Di Messer Giovanni Boccaccio
2018 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

The Decameron
2014 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

The Decameron, Or Ten Day's Entertainment of Boccaccio: A Rev. Translation
2022 • Legare Street Press
English

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2021 • Independently Published
English

Decameron
2012 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Decamerón (Ilustrado)
2017 • Independently Published
Spanish

Decameron
2004 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC
English

Il Decameron; 2
2023 • LEGARE STREET Press
Italian

Decameron
2014 • Howes Limited, W. F.
English

Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2021 • Independently Published
English

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2016 • Liese. Outside The Box, Andreas

Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2020 • Independently Published
English

Il Decamerone
2020 • Independently Published
Italian

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
2016 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

Decameron
2021 • Independently Published
English

The Decameron, Or, Ten Days' Entertainment, of Boccaccio
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
English

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio (Il Boccaccio) Now First Completely Done Into English Prose An
2022 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
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The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccaccio: Faithfully Translated By J. M. Rigg, With Illus. By Louis Chalon; Volume 2
2023 • Legare Street Press
English

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2022 • Legare Street Press
German

The Decameron
2014 • CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
English

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2022 • Independently published
English

Il Decameron
2023 • Creative Media Partners, LLC
Italian
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The reviews widely praise this book as a monumental and foundational work of literature, celebrated for its exquisite writing, wit, and vibrant storytelling. Many readers found it surprisingly engaging, delightful, and frequently hilarious, often preferring its entertaining qualities over similar classics. The author is commended for masterfully crafting a collection that offers a rich, complex, and vivid portrayal of human virtues and defects, painting a detailed picture of 14th-century Italian society with remarkable realism and a secular sensibility. Its progressive stance for the era, including a frank portrayal of female sexuality, pointed anti-clericalism, and a focus on personal merit over social status, is frequently highlighted as groundbreaking. The book’s humor and satire are consistently lauded, turning potentially sensitive themes into light and enjoyable reads, while its clever plots and compelling characters ensure a rollicking and memorable experience.
Despite its many strengths, some reviewers found the book to be a challenging read, occasionally describing it as boring, repetitive, or mechanical, with certain themes feeling predictable over time. A common point of contention is the portrayal of women and instances of violence, including rape, which are sometimes presented with an irreverent tone that can be unsettling or misogynistic by modern standards. Reviewers note that the social norms and gender dynamics depicted, such as the perceived displicency towards women or the promotion of infidelity, are outdated and can be jarring for contemporary readers. Additionally, while the collection is vast, not all one hundred stories are considered equally engaging or substantive, with some feeling less memorable or even nonsensical.
Ultimately, this collection is recognized as an immensely significant cultural and literary landmark, representing a bold humanistic statement during a period of widespread adversity. It serves as an invaluable window into medieval European life and the early Renaissance, offering a unique blend of historical insight and pure entertainment. Readers who appreciate sharp social commentary, clever satire, and witty, often bawdy, tales will likely find it a rewarding experience. It is particularly recommended for those interested in the origins of modern narrative and short story forms, and for readers who can approach historical texts with an understanding of their context, embracing both their timeless brilliance and their reflections of a bygone era.
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