Boccaccio

Amorous Fiammetta

1931 · ref. 1ivCh0047 — New York: Privately Printed for Rarity Press 1931. Book. Good. Hardbound Clothbinding. 8vo or 8° Medium Octavo: 7¾" x 9¾" tall. 356 pp. A rare hard-to-find out-of-print scarce true collectible gem! An excellent addition to any collection! Well bound copy with moderate external wear and use. Copy with crisp and bright pages. Spotlessly clean text. First few pages of text previously dog-eared. 'Sold at Retail by Macy's' stamped on half-title page. Minor fraying at bottom edge. No dust jacket. Synopsis: 'Amorous Fiammetta' is a landmark of early European literature often cited as one of the first psychological novels ever written. Composed by the celebrated Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio this evocative prose work shifts the traditional focus of courtly romance to the internal emotional landscape of its protagonist. Narrated from the first-person perspective of a noblewoman in Naples the story chronicles Fiammetta's passionate affair with a young Florentine merchant named Panfilo and the profound despair that follows his departure.Through its intimate exploration of longing jealousy and abandonment 'Amorous Fiammetta' offers a sophisticated portrayal of female desire and suffering. Boccaccio's mastery of narrative technique allows readers to experience the protagonist's shifting moods-from the heights of infatuation to the depths of suicidal ideation-making it a precursor to the modern novel of character. This work remains a vital contribution to Renaissance literature reflecting the complexities of human emotion and the social constraints of the 14th century. Scholars and lovers of classic literature alike will find 'Amorous Fiammetta' to be a compelling study of the human heart rich with classical allusions and timeless psychological insight.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Pictures of actual copy -not displayed here!- available upon request. Privately Printed for Rarity Press Hardcover