Amorous Fiammetta by Giovanni Boccacci - 1926 - Antique Italian History Book

Amorous Fiammetta by Giovanni Boccacci - 1926 - Antique Italian History BookAmorous FiammettaBy Giovanni BoccaccioRevised From The Only English Translation With An Introduction by Edward HuttonPublished by The Navarre Society Limited: London 1926 Limited Edition"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 (including Vittore Branca) 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."Limited Edition copy with minor wear to covers and spines as shown. No inscriptions or library marks. Browning to endpapers otherwise book is clean and bright. Gilt edge to top edge with side edge of text block handcut. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.Size 23.5cm x 16cm x 4.5cm

Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer International Collectors Library Book

Canterbury Tales

By Geoffrey Chaucer

Translated by J. U. Nicolson

Illustrations by Rockwell Kent

Published by International Collectors Library: New York 1934

"The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is a foundational work of English literature, originally written in the late 14th century. Presented as a storytelling contest among a group of pilgrims traveling to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket in Canterbury, the book features a vivid range of characters from different walks of medieval life—knights, clergy, merchants, and peasants. Each pilgrim tells a tale that reflects their personality, social position, and worldview, creating a rich tapestry of medieval society. The tales range from romantic and moral to bawdy and satirical, showcasing Chaucer's sharp wit and keen observation of human nature.

The International Collectors Library edition preserves the literary and historical significance of Chaucer's work while often providing modern readers with helpful annotations or translations from Middle English. This edition presents The Canterbury Tales not only as an entertaining collection of stories but also as a window into 14th-century English culture, values, and language. Chaucer's use of the vernacular, his varied storytelling voices, and his nuanced characterization make this work a timeless study of human behavior, earning its place as a classic in world literature."