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Set against the backdrop of the Black Death, this collection features 100 novellas narrated by a group of ten young people seeking refuge in a villa near Florence. The stories encompass a wide range of themes, from erotic love to tragedy, along with humor and life lessons. Boccaccio's work not only showcases his literary prowess in the Florentine vernacular but also serves as a historical document reflecting 14th-century life. Its influence is notable, impacting later works like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and establishing it as a classic of Italian literature.
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The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio, Giovanni Boccaccio
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- Released
- 2020
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- Title
- The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio
- Subtitle
- A collection of novellas by the 14th-century Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375) structured as a frame story containing 100 tales told by a group of seven young women and three young men sheltering in a seclu
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Giovanni Boccaccio
- Publisher
- Les prairies numériques
- Released
- 2020
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 678
- ISBN13
- 9782491251871
- Series
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the Black Death, this collection features 100 novellas narrated by a group of ten young people seeking refuge in a villa near Florence. The stories encompass a wide range of themes, from erotic love to tragedy, along with humor and life lessons. Boccaccio's work not only showcases his literary prowess in the Florentine vernacular but also serves as a historical document reflecting 14th-century life. Its influence is notable, impacting later works like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales and establishing it as a classic of Italian literature.