The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio - Boccaccio, Giovanni; Payne, John
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"The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio" transports readers to 14th-century Italy, where ten young men and women seek refuge from the ravages of the plague. To while away the time in their secluded villa, they embark on a storytelling marathon, each taking a turn to share tales of love, wit, and adventure. Boccaccio's masterpiece is a foundational work of Italian literature and a compelling example of frame-stories. Within its pages, readers will discover a rich tapestry of human experience, exploring themes of courtly love, morality, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity.…mehr

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"The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio" transports readers to 14th-century Italy, where ten young men and women seek refuge from the ravages of the plague. To while away the time in their secluded villa, they embark on a storytelling marathon, each taking a turn to share tales of love, wit, and adventure. Boccaccio's masterpiece is a foundational work of Italian literature and a compelling example of frame-stories. Within its pages, readers will discover a rich tapestry of human experience, exploring themes of courtly love, morality, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. These short stories, collected and presented by Giovanni Boccaccio, offer a fascinating glimpse into the social customs and cultural values of the medieval world, revealing both the lighthearted and the profound aspects of life during a tumultuous era. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.