Bawdy and moving, hilarious and reflective – these stories offer the very best of Boccaccio’s ‘Decameron’ in a brilliant, playful new translation. This hugely enjoyable volume collects the best stories of Boccaccio’s masterwork in a fresh, accessible new translation by Peter Hainsworth. It includes such celebrated, thought-provoking tales as ‘Isabella and the Pot of Basil’ and ‘Patient Griselda’ alongside many boisterous and daring stories featuring faithless wives, philandering priests and curious nuns.

Author Giovanni Boccaccio Published by Penguin Classics ISBN 9780141191331 EAN 9780141191331 Bic Code Cover Paperback