The Palace of Pleasure; Elizabethan Versions of Italian and French Novels From Boccaccio, Bandello, Cinthio, Straparola, Queen Magaret of Navarre, and Others. Done Into English by William Painter. Now Again Edited for the Fourth Time by Joseph Jacobs; Volume 1
Joseph 1854-1916 Jacobs
The Palace of Pleasure; Elizabethan Versions of Italian and French Novels From Boccaccio, Bandello, Cinthio, Straparola, Queen Magaret of Navarre, and Others. Done Into English by William Painter. Now Again Edited for the Fourth Time by Joseph Jacobs; Volume 1
Joseph 1854-1916 Jacobs
The Palace of Pleasure is a collection of stories from the Renaissance period, translated into English by William Painter. The tales come from famous authors such as Boccaccio, Bandello, Cinthio, Straparola, Queen Margaret of Navarre, and more. This edition has been edited by Joseph Jacobs and includes a new preface providing insight into the history of this important work. It is a must-have for any lover of classic literature and historical fiction.
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