Rare, 1816, Giovanni Bocccaccio, Il Decameron, Milan, G. Silvestri, Volume 1&2

Description: Giovanni Boccaccio Il Decameron Volume I and II (out of IV) Published by Giovanni Silvestri, Milan in 1816 Contemporary Half Leather Binding with signs of age and use 8vo, 16.5 cm x 10 cm XXXII + 296 pages (Volume I) + 399 (Volume II) Including 1 Lithograph of Boccaccio Giovanni Boccaccio (1313 – 1375) was an Italian writer, poet, correspondent of Petrarch, and an important Renaissance humanist. Born in the town of Certaldo, he became so well known as a writer that he was sometimes simply known as "the Certaldese" and one of the most important figures in the European literary panorama of the fourteenth century. Some scholars define him as the greatest European prose writer of his time, a versatile writer who amalgamated different literary trends and genres, making them converge in original works, thanks to a creative activity exercised under the banner of experimentalism. His most notable works are The Decameron, a collection of short stories, and On Famous Women. The Decameron became a determining element for the Italian literary tradition, especially after Pietro Bembo elevated the Boccaccian style to a model of Italian prose in the sixteenth century. Bocaccio wrote his imaginative literature mostly in Tuscan vernacular, as well as other works in Latin, and is particularly noted for his realistic dialogue which differed from that of his contemporaries, medieval writers who usually followed formulaic models for character and plot. The influence of Boccaccio's works was not limited to the Italian cultural scene but extended to the rest of Europe, exerting influence on authors such as Geoffrey Chaucer, a key figure in English literature, and the later writers Miguel de Cervantes, Lope de Vega and classical theater in Spain. Dear Syllektis*,By having surpassed the simple joy of ownership you have allowed your passion for your chosen art form to be your guide and decided to form your own legacy away from main stream must haves and don’ts, We congratulate you and welcome you to our website where you will find carefully selected, high quality and authentic items. Being collectors ourselves we share your passion. We are an antiquarian book firm that specialises in fine first editions, signed autographs, landmark books in all fields, paintings and much more. Whether you already are a seasoned collector or want to become one, our expertise and attentive customer service will guide you on your remarkable journey to expand your collection. Preserve culture by acquiring these unique pieces for your personal collection (and most importantly) have fun! Your OSyllektis-Team *O Syllektis (/si’ le.ktis/): the collector in Greek We always ship registered so you can track down your purchased item.Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further question.

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