The Palace Of Pleasure : Kessinger Publishing : 9781436569415 : 1436569419 : 02 Jun 2008 : The Palace of Pleasure is a collection of Elizabethan versions of Italian and French novels compiled by William Painter in 1890. The book includes stories from renowned authors such as Boccaccio, Bandello, Cinthio, Straparola, Queen Margaret of Navarre, and others. The tales are set in the Renaissance period and revolve around themes of love, adventure, and morality. The book also includes an introduction by Painter, providing context and background information about the stories. The Palace of Pleasure is a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Elizabethan literature and provides a glimpse into the literary tastes and interests of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment