Tales of Humour, Gallantry, and Romance


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Tales of Humour, Gallantry & Romance, Selected and Translated from the Italian


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This collection of stories, translated from Italian by Thomas Roscoe and John Yonge Akerman, offers readers a delightful mix of humor, romance, and chivalry. Drawing from classic Italian literature, the tales capture the essence of Italian storytelling, with its rich characters, intricate plots, and timeless themes. It's a treat for those who appreciate European literature and the art of translation.




Tales of Humour, Gallantry and Romance Selected and Translated from the Italian


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Italian Tales


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Italian Tales


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Tales of Humour, Gallantry & Romance


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Extract: THE TEACHER TAUGHT. There dwelt in Rome two very intimate friends and relations of the family of Savelli, the one named Bacciuolo, and the other Pietro Paolo, both nobly bom and possessed of sufficient wealth. These young men determined to go and complete their studies at Bologna; one wished to study the common law, and the other the canon law. They accordingly took leave of their friends, and came to Bologna, and assiduously applied themselves to their respective pursuits, which they continued for some time. Now, as you no doubt know, the former improved himself much sooner than Pietro Paolo, for which reason, being now a licentiate, he determined to return to Rome, and said to Pietro Paolo-"Brother, since I am now a licentiate, I have resolved to return home." Peter Paul answered, "I prithee do not leave me here-oblige me by remaining the winter-then in the spring we will go together-thou in the mean time mayest learn some other science, by which means thou wilt not waste thy time." Bacciuolo willingly agreed to the proposal, promised to wait for him, and in order not to lose his time, went to the professor







Italian Tales


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