Item #441344 The Pentamerone of Giambattista Basile / translated from the Italian of Benedetto Croce ; now edited with a preface, notes and appendixes by N.M. Penzer [complete in 2 volumes]. Giambattista Basile.

The Pentamerone of Giambattista Basile / translated from the Italian of Benedetto Croce ; now edited with a preface, notes and appendixes by N.M. Penzer [complete in 2 volumes]

1932, First Edition. London : John Lane. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #441344

Physical description; 2 v. : facsims., plan, port. ; 26 cm. Notes; "The folk-tale since Basile," by Stith Thompson: v. 2, p. 286-304. In two volumes. Includes index. "The bibliography of the book": v. 2, p. [167]-271. English translation of the Italian original. Subjects; Fairy tales Italy Naples. Tales Italy Naples. Folk literature. Fairy tales Europe. Tales Europe. Legends Europe. Italian Literature. 16th Century. 17th Century. Italian Fiction. Fairy Tales. Translations.

Price: €120.00

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