The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio (eBook, ePUB) - Boccaccio, Giovanni
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Giovanni Boccaccio's 'The Decameron' is a literary masterpiece that showcases the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Written in the 14th century, the book consists of a collection of 100 tales told by ten young people who have fled the Black Death in Florence. Boccaccio's storytelling is rich in both realism and idealism, offering a snapshot of medieval society's values, morals, and desires. The novel's structure, with a frame story enclosing multiple narratives, reflects the author's innovative approach to storytelling. Boccaccio's use of vernacular Italian also marks a…mehr

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Giovanni Boccaccio's 'The Decameron' is a literary masterpiece that showcases the transition from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. Written in the 14th century, the book consists of a collection of 100 tales told by ten young people who have fled the Black Death in Florence. Boccaccio's storytelling is rich in both realism and idealism, offering a snapshot of medieval society's values, morals, and desires. The novel's structure, with a frame story enclosing multiple narratives, reflects the author's innovative approach to storytelling. Boccaccio's use of vernacular Italian also marks a significant departure from Latin, making 'The Decameron' accessible to a wider audience. Among the themes explored are love, fortune, and the power of storytelling in providing solace and amusement during times of crisis. Giovanni Boccaccio, a Renaissance humanist and poet, drew inspiration from his own experiences and observations of society to create this work of timeless literary significance. 'The Decameron' remains a must-read for those interested in medieval literature, storytelling, and the human experience.
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Giovanni Boccaccio (16 June 1313 - 21 December 1375) was an Italian writer, poet, correspondent of Petrarch, and an important Renaissance humanist. Boccaccio wrote a number of notable works, including The Decameron and On Famous Women. He wrote his imaginative literature mostly in Tuscan vernacular, as well as other works in Latin, and is particularly noted for his realistic dialogue which differed from that of his contemporaries, medieval writers who usually followed formulaic models for character and plot.