The Decameron
GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO
Translator J.M. Rigg
Publisher: Charles River Editors
Summary
Boccaccio's The Decameron consists of 100 tales, and is one of the most celebrated literary works of the Renaissance.
Available since: 03/22/2018.
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