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portada Il Novellino: The Hundred Old Tales
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
116
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
22.9 x 15.2 x 0.7 cm
ISBN13
9789371345941

Il Novellino: The Hundred Old Tales

Storer, Edward (Author) · Alpha Edition · Paperback

Il Novellino: The Hundred Old Tales - Storer, Edward

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Synopsis "Il Novellino: The Hundred Old Tales"

A jewel of medieval imagination Il Novellino: The Hundred Old Tales returns at last in a lovingly restored Alpha Editions edition. This luminous collection of Italian novellas gathers one hundred short historical stories and timeless fables that reveal the pulse of medieval life: cunning merchants, bold lovers, pious frauds, and sly saints. Rooted in Italian folklore and ancient storytelling, the tales range from comic vignettes to moral parables, each written in the spirited vernacular that helped shape classic Italian literature. Edward Storer s elegant translation renders these traditional narratives with clarity and charm, making centuries-old voices immediate and alive for modern readers. Il Novellino s literary and historical significance is profound: a founding work of Italian culture, an early ancestor of the novella form, and a vital window into medieval mores and narrative craft. Scholars and casual readers alike will find pleasure in its brisk plots, vivid characters, and the cultural texture of a bygone world. This volume was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions fully restored for today s and future generations. More than a reprint, this edition is a collector s item and cultural treasure, ideal for lovers of historical short stories, Italian folklore, and literary classics. Discover The Hundred Old Tales: a compact treasury of medieval tales that continues to inspire.

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