On famous women
By: by Giovanni Boccaccio ; translated, with an introduction and notes , by Guido A. Guarino
Contributors: Guarino, Guido A., 1925-
Publisher: Italica Press
Published: 2011
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 312
ISBN-13: 9781599102658; 9781599102665; 9781599102672
Subjects: Biography; Women
Work titles: Concerning famous women
Description: "This first collection of biographies exclusively of women, both mythological and historical, was written by Giovanni Boccaccio, author to the "Decameron," between 1361 and 1362. It includes 106 biographies ranging from Eve to Boccaccio's contemporary, Queen Giovanna I of Naples"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.