Description
Major work of Italian Renaissance literature, *The Decameron* (or *Le Décaméron*) by Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375) is a collection of one hundred tales, often licentious, in which ten young people fleeing the plague in Florence in 1348 entertain themselves by telling stories over ten days. This foundational text of Italian prose, blending realism, humour and social critique, left a lasting mark on literary history through its lively style and thematic boldness. The copy presented here, featuring an elegant signed Smeers morocco binding, is in Fine condition, reflecting the bibliophilic appeal of this illustrated edition by François Flameng, whose engravings enhance both the aesthetic and historical value of the work.


















