Boccaccio Author (43 results)

Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condition: New. Brand New.

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Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good+. No Jacket. Later Edition. Used Book.

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Little Blue Book Library No. 63. 63 pp. Little Blue Book Library Number 63 issue only! Solidly bound (stapled) copy with clean text. Pages are very mildly tanned. Year of publication unknown, circa 1920. Very small broken dog-ears on bottom corner edge of page 55 to 63. Moderate external wear. Small tear on front cover near headband of hinge. Publishing year is an approximation. Little Blue Books were a popular series of abridged literature and instructional material published by Emanual Haldeman in the 1910s, 1920s, and 1930s (with some in the 1940s, but the heyday had passed). The intent was to provide knowledge to the "common man" in a compact format for the purpose of self-education.; 5" (12.7 cm) tall. Girard Haldeman-Julius. …

Trade Paperback. Condition: Good. 2nd Edition. 909 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate use. Creased spine and back cover.

Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Good. 1st Crest Printing December 1963. 159 pp. Solidly bound copy with moderate external wear. Clean text on moderately browned pages. A perfectly acceptable reading/work/study/research copy. Front cover page top corner chipped. Slightly slanted spine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Fair copy of this Conner illustrated edition. Text block is clean and tight but covers have a fair amount of silverfish spotting and paper edge has minor soiling. Location: F10. Conner, Angela (illustrator).

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 864 pages. 6.75x4.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 864 pages. 6.75x4.25x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Dustjacket. First Edition. ISBN . Mass market paperback . First printing from December 1947 as stated on the copyright page. Pocket Book #477. Near Fine condition. Tight bright attractive copy with no markings to the book. Collectors grade condition with flat spine and no creasing to the covers. No Signature.…

Hard Cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. May contain remainder marks. Discount Book.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. revised edition. 1072 pages. 8.00x5.25x2.00 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. revised edition. 1072 pages. 8.00x5.25x2.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Limited edition. Octavo, xl, 356 pages. In Fair condition. Spine is brown with gold print. Boards in brown cloth with gold print. Wear to spine caps, edges, and corners, fading to rear, shelf wear, peripheral toning.Text block has has gilt top edge, cracked hinges, intermittent spine breaks, tanning to endpapers, owner name stamp on front flyleaf. Illustrated: color frontispiece. "Revised from the only English translation"-title page. 1373535. FP New Rockville Stock.…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 716 pages. 8.00x5.00x1.44 inches. In Stock.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 120 pages. 5.00x0.44x8.00 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 714 pages. 8.00x5.25x1.75 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 352 pages. German language. 3.98x0.94x6.14 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 168 pages. Italian language. 6.81x0.83x4.33 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 748 pages. 5.50x1.65x8.50 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 818 pages. 5.50x1.81x8.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 818 pages. 5.50x1.94x8.50 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New.

Condition: Brand New. 215 pages. Italian language. 0.00x0.00x0.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardbound Clothbinding. Condition: Good. No Dust Jacket. 356 + pp. A rare, hard-to-find, out-of-print, scarce, true collectible gem! An excellent addition to any collection! Well bound copy with moderate external wear and use. Copy with crisp and bright pages. Spotlessly clean text. First few pages of text previously dog-eared. 'Sold at Retail by Macy's' stamped on half-title page. Minor fraying at bottom edge. No dust jacket. Synopsis: 'Amorous Fiammetta' is a landmark of early European literature, often cited as one of the first psychological novels ever written. Composed by the celebrated Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio, this evocative prose work shifts the traditional focus of courtly romance to the internal emotional landscape of its protagonist. Narrated from the first-person perspective of a noblewoman in Naples, the story chronicles Fiammetta's passionate affair with a young Florentine merchant named Panfilo and the profound despair that follows his departure.Through its intimate exploration of longing, jealousy, and abandonment, 'Amorous Fiammetta' offers a sophisticated portrayal of female desire and suffering. Boccaccio's mastery of narrative technique allows readers to experience the protagonist's shifting moods-from the heights of infatuation to the depths of suicidal ideation-making it a precursor to the modern novel of character. This work remains a vital contribution to Renaissance literature, reflecting the complexities of human emotion and the social constraints of the 14th century. Scholars and lovers of classic literature alike will find 'Amorous Fiammetta' to be a compelling study of the human heart, rich with classical allusions and timeless psychological insight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Pictures of actual copy -not displayed here!- available upon request.…