Filostrato

Filostrato is a literary work by the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio. It is a collection of short stories that revolve around the theme of love and the various forms it takes. The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which contains several stories that explore the complexities of human relationships.The stories in Filostrato are set in medieval Italy and are written in a poetic and lyrical style. They are filled with vivid descriptions of the characters and their surroundings, and the language is rich and evocative. The tales cover a wide range of emotions, from joy and passion to jealousy and heartbreak.The central character in the book is Filostrato, a young man who is in love with a woman named Polymnia. The stories in the book are told by various narrators, who recount their own experiences with love and relationships. Through these stories, Boccaccio explores the nature of love and the challenges that come with it.Filostrato is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature and is widely regarded as one of Boccaccio’s greatest works. It has been translated into numerous languages and has influenced countless writers and artists over the centuries.I therefore affirm it true, O most beautiful lady, that after by departing from the delightful city of Naples at the most charming season of the year and going hence to Sannio, you suddenly removed from mine eyes, more desirous of your angelic sight than of aught else, what I ought to have known by your presence but did not, that, by its contrary--that is, by the privation of it--I was given instant knowledge of. And this hath saddened my soul so far beyond any proper limit that I can clearly appreciate how great was the happiness.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 for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.