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Description
1928 Dial Press edition. No dust jacket. Hardcover has some fading and a few light scuff marks. The pages are clean and in good condition. The binding is secure.
This 1928 edition of “Tales Of The Monks From The Gesta Romanorum” offers a glimpse into the rich tradition of medieval storytelling. The Gesta Romanorum, a Latin collection of anecdotes and fables, was widely circulated among clergy and scholars in the 13th and 14th centuries, serving as a repository of moral tales and exempla for sermons and instruction. Manuel Komroff’s translation and selection, published by the esteemed Dial Press, brings these captivating narratives to an English-speaking audience, preserving the wit, wisdom, and occasional bawdiness that made the Gesta Romanorum a beloved classic of its time. While the binding shows signs of age and use, the clean pages and secure binding testify to the care with which this volume has been handled, allowing collectors and readers to immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of medieval storytelling tradition.
