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The Filocolo by Giovanni Boccaccio - Delphi Classics (Illustrated) - cover

The Filocolo by Giovanni Boccaccio - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

Giovanni Boccaccio

Publisher: Delphi Classics (Parts Edition)

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This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Filocolo by Giovanni Boccaccio - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Collected Works of Giovanni Boccaccio’. 

 
Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in digital print. The Delphi Classics edition of Boccaccio includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate eBooks quickly and easily. 
eBook features:* The complete unabridged text of ‘The Filocolo by Giovanni Boccaccio - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’* Beautifully illustrated with images related to Boccaccio’s works* Individual contents table, allowing easy navigation around the eBook* Excellent formatting of the textPlease visit www.delphiclassics.com to learn more about our wide range of titles
Available since: 07/17/2017.

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