{"product_id":"the-decameron-9781513218748","title":"The Decameron","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhile the plague ravishes major cities, a group of Italian men and women seek shelter at a countryside estate telling stories to pass the time\u003c\/b\u003e. Giovanni Boccaccio's imaginative writing style elevates the multilayered novellas ranging from romance to satire.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSeven young women and three men have isolated themselves in a villa hoping to avoid the looming disease that's consumed their nation. Every day, as a form of entertainment, each person tells a story to the group. It must fit a specific theme, keeping the concept fresh and inspired. The storytelling consists of romance and humor as well as death and deception. It's a vibrant display of the author's skill as he produces 100 captivating tales over the course of 10 days.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Decameron\u003c\/i\u003e is a timely interpretation of isolation in the midst of a global pandemic. It starts quaint but builds into a massive narrative that spans genres and themes. With surprising twists and turns, the book is an engaging text that will keep readers guessing. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Decameron\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Mint Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/12\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781513218748\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 718\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.83lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 1.50d","brand":"Giovanni Boccaccio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40793253183669,"sku":"9781513218748","price":33.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_e3c77738-9221-45cf-b086-dc63bf7992d2.jpg?v=1629204255","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-decameron-9781513218748","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}