Il Decameron Di Messer Giovanni Boccacci, Tratto dall' ottimo Testo scritto Da Francesco D'Amaretto Mannelli Sull'Originale Dell'Autor.

Published by Vitarelli Venezia, 1813

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Finely bound 19th century Venetian printing of Boccaccio’s masterpiece. 12mo, five volumes bound in full straight grain morocco with gilt titles and elaborate gilt tooling to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, double gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, gilt turn-ins and inner dentelles, all edges gilt, ribbons bound in, illustrated with engravings, engraved frontispiece portrait of Boccaccio to Vol. I, folding plate to Vols. I, II, and III. In very good condition. Ownership inscription to each volume. A very elegant set. Giovanni Boccaccio’s Il Decameron, composed between 1348 and 1353 in the shadow of the Black Death, stands as a seminal work in the development of European prose fiction and a pivotal text in the emergence of Renaissance humanism. Structured around a frame narrative in which ten young Florentines—seven women and three men—withdraw from plague-stricken Florence to a secluded villa in the countryside, the work offers one hundred tales that traverse the full spectrum of human experience. In both form and content, Il Decameron marks a decisive departure from the didacticism of medieval literature, privileging instead a literary ethos grounded in observation, wit, and psychological nuance. Boccaccio’s elevation of the vernacular Tuscan dialect helped to standardize Italian as a literary language, aligning his prose with the aspirations of civic humanism and placing him in dialogue with figures such as Dante and Petrarch.…

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Title
Il Decameron Di Messer Giovanni Boccacci, Tratto dall' ottimo Testo scritto Da Francesco D'Amaretto Mannelli Sull'Originale Dell'Autor.
Author
Boccaccio, Giovanni
Publisher
Vitarelli Venezia, 1813
Edition
1st Edition
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Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in fine first editions, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. We have distinguished ourselves by having a reputation for handling unique and important books that are in exceptional condition. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service. We specialize in working with private collectors with a specific wish list, helping individuals find the ideal gift for special occasions, and partnering with representatives of institutions. We are here to assist you in your pursuit and to be your guide in bringing the library of your imagination to reality. Please visit our rare book gallery located at 329 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Florida, visit our website, call us at 561.508.3479, or email us at mail@raptisrarebooks.com. Free gift wrapping available upon request.…

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