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On famous womenOn famous women

On famous women

Giovanni Boccaccio

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"This first collection of biographies exclusively of women, both mythological and historical, was written by Giovanni Boccaccio, author to the "Decameron," between 1361 and 1362. It includes 106 biographies ranging from Eve to Boccaccio's contemporary, Queen Giovanna I of Naples"--Provided by publisher.

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OL Work ID
OL15980998W

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BiographyWomenBIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHYHistoricalWomen, biographyBiography & autobiography

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