IL PENTAMERONE, LO CUNTO DE IL CUNTI
Rome: Bartolomeo Lupardi, 1679. Revised Edition. Duodecimo, 591 pages. In Very Good condition. Fully bound in vellum, ink lettering to spine. Minor wear consistent with age. Slight rubbing to edges, minor bumping to corners. Binding tight. Textblock agetoned. RW consignment. Shelved case 3.
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Shelved Dupont Bookstore
Price: $1,000
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The Pentamerone is one of the earliest known collections of fairy tales in Europe, predating and influencing the Brothers Grimm and Charles Perrault. It preserved the oral histories of many now-famous folk narratives including Cinderella, Rapunzel, and Sleeping Beauty, providing valuable insight into how these narratives evolved. Il Pentamerone is not only a cornerstone of fairy tale literature but also a significant cultural artifact that bridges oral tradition and literary art.