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THE SIXTH DAY, THE FIRST NOVELL,1985 AQUA TINTA AQUA FORTE 8½X11½ IN. | 21X29 CM.
THE FIRST DAY, THE FIRST NOVELL,1985 AQUA TINTA AQUA FORTE 8½X11½ IN. | 21X29 CM.
FINE ART CULTURE THE FIFTH DAY, THE FOURTH NOVELL,1985 AQUA TINTA AQUA FORTE 8½X11½ IN. | 21X29 CM.
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THE SIXTH DAY, THE EIGHTH NOVELL, 1985 AQUA TINTA AQUA FORTE 8½X11½ IN. | 21X29 CM.

PETRU RUSSU
Lives and works in Stockholm, Sweden
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In the midst of the Black Death ravaging Florence in 1348, a group of ten offers readers a unique insight into the life and culture of the Italian
individuals, consisting of seven young women and three young men, retreat Renaissance. It remains a seminal work of Italian literature and
to a nearby villa to escape the horrors of the plague. Instead of succumbing to continues to be widely read and studied to this day.
the despair around them, they choose to uplift their spirits by telling stories. The Decameron, written by Giovanni Boccaccio and illustrated
These stories are eventually compiled into a remarkable work by Petru Russu, is an entertaining series of one hundred stories.
known as Il Decamerone by Giovanni Boccaccio. This vast collection It is widely considered one of the earliest examples of the Italian
is brimming with wit and humor, highlighting the strength and Renaissance. The combination of Boccaccio’s masterful storytelling
resilience of the human spirit in times of adversity. Il Decamerone has and Russu’s evocative illustrations creates a rich, immersive
become a timeless classic, enchanting readers across generations experience for the reader. The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio,
with its captivating storytelling and unforgettable characters. illustrated with one hundred and one etchings by Petru Russu, is both
The Decameron is an entertaining and thought-provoking read that a visual and literary feast, a must-see and must-read.

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