The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio

The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio

Giovanni Boccaccio

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2026
ISBN:
9789377463052
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The Decameron of Giovanni Boccaccio by Giovanni Boccaccio is a landmark work of medieval literature, offering a vivid portrayal of life, society, and human behavior in 14th-century Italy. Set during the Black Death, the book follows ten young people who escape plague-ridden Florence and tell stories to entertain and educate each other. Through one hundred tales of love, wit, humor, tragedy, and morality, Boccaccio explores the complexity of human desires, the consequences of actions, and the interplay of fate and fortune. Renowned for its narrative sophistication, psychological insight, and cultural significance, The Decameron has influenced generations of writers and remains a cornerstone of world literature. This edition provides timeless storytelling that captures both the universal and the historical, appealing to readers of classic literature, history, and the art of storytelling.

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