The Novels Of Matteo Bandello

This is Volume 2 of the collected novels of Matteo Bandello, Bishop of Agen. Bandello (c. 1480-1562) was an Italian novelist, soldier, courtier, and, later, a bishop. He is most famous for his collection of 214 novellas, published in Lucca in 1554, which were highly influential in shaping the development of the novella form. These stories, reminiscent of Boccaccio's "Decameron," offer a vivid depiction of Renaissance life, touching on themes of love, betrayal, politics, and adventure.

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