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The Most Pleasant and Delectable Questions of Love is a collection of short stories and dialogues written by the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century. The book is divided into four parts, each containing ten stories that explore the theme of love in various forms. The stories are framed as conversations between a group of young men and women who gather in a garden to discuss the nature of love and relationships. The tales are filled with wit, humor, and eroticism, and they offer a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of medieval Italy. Some of the stories are based on real-life events and people, while others are purely fictional. They cover a wide range of topics, from courtly love and adultery to marriage and the role of women in society. Boccaccio's writing style is lively and engaging, and his characters are vividly drawn. The book is a masterpiece of Italian literature and has influenced countless writers and artists over the centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of love, romance, and sexuality.This gentleman then loved her in most secret sort, fearing that if it should be betrayed that he should no ways be able to speak unto her. To the end therefor that he might discover his intent and be certified likewise of hers, he trusted no one that should attempt to speak of this matter. Yet his desire enforcing him, he purposed since he could not betray himself unto her, to make her understand by some other that which he suffered for her sake.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781169225022
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 76
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x6 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 354 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 10. december 2024
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The Most Pleasant and Delectable Questions of Love is a collection of short stories and dialogues written by the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century. The book is divided into four parts, each containing ten stories that explore the theme of love in various forms. The stories are framed as conversations between a group of young men and women who gather in a garden to discuss the nature of love and relationships. The tales are filled with wit, humor, and eroticism, and they offer a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of medieval Italy. Some of the stories are based on real-life events and people, while others are purely fictional. They cover a wide range of topics, from courtly love and adultery to marriage and the role of women in society. Boccaccio's writing style is lively and engaging, and his characters are vividly drawn. The book is a masterpiece of Italian literature and has influenced countless writers and artists over the centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of love, romance, and sexuality.This gentleman then loved her in most secret sort, fearing that if it should be betrayed that he should no ways be able to speak unto her. To the end therefor that he might discover his intent and be certified likewise of hers, he trusted no one that should attempt to speak of this matter. Yet his desire enforcing him, he purposed since he could not betray himself unto her, to make her understand by some other that which he suffered for her sake.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.

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