Publisher's Synopsis
Hamburger Theater Dekamerone is a book written by Philipp and Adolf, first published in 1881. The book is a collection of ten short stories that revolve around the theme of love, lust, and morality. The stories are inspired by the works of Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron, which is a collection of 100 tales. The book is set in Hamburg, Germany, and each story takes place in a different part of the city. The characters in the stories are from different social classes and backgrounds, and they all face different moral dilemmas. Some of the stories are comedic, while others are more serious and thought-provoking. The book's title, Hamburger Theater Dekamerone, refers to the fact that the stories were originally written to be performed on stage. The authors were both playwrights, and they wrote the stories to be performed in the Hamburg theater. Overall, Hamburger Theater Dekamerone is a fascinating collection of short stories that explores the complexities of love, lust, and morality in Hamburg, Germany. The stories are witty, engaging, and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for anyone interested in literature, theater, or German culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
