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The Decameron Or Ten Days Entertainment Of Boccaccio

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Year 2007 Edition year
Pages 564 Long-form read
Vibe Idea-led Deep dive

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From the edition on hand, The Decameron Or Ten Days Entertainment Of Boccaccio by Giovanni Boccaccio feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. The edition details point to 2007 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC • 564 pages, which helps set expectations before you buy.

Edition on file: 2007 • Kessinger Publishing, LLC • 564 pages • ISBN 9781430462057.

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If you want something approachable, The Decameron Or Ten Days Entertainment Of Boccaccio by Giovanni Boccaccio reads like a more substantial book with a clear setup and an easy way in.

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