Publisher's Synopsis
The Source and History of the Seventh Novel of the Seventh Day in the Decameron is a book written by William Henry Schofield in 1893. The book explores the origins and history of the seventh novel of the seventh day in the Decameron, a collection of tales written by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century. Schofield provides a detailed analysis of the story, tracing its influences and sources back to ancient Greek and Roman literature. He also examines the cultural and historical context of the Decameron and its impact on Italian literature and society. This book is a valuable resource for scholars and students of Italian literature, as well as anyone interested in the history and development of storytelling.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.
