The Decameron (Signet Classics)
Contributors: Thomas G. Bergin (Introduction); Mark Musa (Translator); Peter Bondanella (Translator)
Publisher: Signet Classics
Published: December 3, 2002
Language: eng
Number of pages: 848
ISBN-13: 9780451528667
First sentence: DEAREST ladies, it is fitting that everything done by man should begin with the marvelous and holy name of Him who was the Creator of all things; therefore, since I am to be the first to begin our storytelling, I intend to start with one of His marvelous deeds, so that when we have heard about it, our faith in Him will remain as firm as ever and His name be ever praised by us.