The Decameron: A Norton Critical Edition - Norton Critical Editions Critical edition

Marc Notes: Translated from the Italian.; In the summer of 1348, the plague ravages Florence, and ten young Florentines take refuge in the countryside, where they entertain themselves with tales of love, death and corruption, featuring a host of colourful characters, from lascivious clergymen and mad kings to devious lovers and false miracle-makers. Named after the Greek for 'ten days', Boccaccio's book of stories draws on ancient mythology, contemporary events and everyday life, leaving an indelible mark on the works of future writers such as Chaucer and Shakespeare. Review Quotes: A strikingly modern translation of Boccaccio s medieval Italian classic. . . . Rebhorn s translation is eminently readable. His translation s accessibility allows the timeless humanity of the work to shine through."Publisher Marketing: This Norton Critical Edition includes . Fifty-five judiciously chosen stories from Wayne A. Rebhorn s translation ofThe Decameron. . Introductory materials and explanatory footnotes by Wayne A. Rebhorn, along with three maps . Biographical works by Filippo Villani and Ludovico Dolce along with literary studies by Francesco Petrarca, Andreas Capellanus, and Boccaccio . Eleven critical essays, including those by Giuseppe Mazzotta, Millicent Marcus, Teodolinda Barolini, Susanne L. Wofford, Luciano Rossi, and Richard Kuhns . A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography. " Review Citations:

New York Review of Books 01/08/2015 pg. 41 (EAN 9780393350265, Paperback)

Publishers Weekly 07/22/2013 (EAN 9780393069303, Hardcover)

Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2013 (EAN 9780393069303, Hardcover) - *Starred Review

Choice 03/01/2014 (EAN 9780393069303, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Boccaccio, Giovanni Wayne A. Rebhorn is the Celanese Centennial Professor of English at the University of Texas, where he teaches English, Italian, and comparative literature. He lives in Austin, Texas. Contributor Bio:  Rebhorn, Wayne A Wayne A. Rebhorn is the Celanese Centennial Professor of English at the University of Texas, where he teaches English, Italian, and comparative literature. He lives in Austin, Texas.