Giovanni Boccaccio
The Decameron
The Decameron
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The Decameron is a collection of 100 allegorical tales by Giovanni Boccaccio, written in the 14th century. It is an ethical instruction through beautiful and entertaining prose, touching on themes of morality, fortune, human will, wit, virtue, female agency, and love. It is considered Boccaccio's masterpiece and one of the world's great literary masterpieces.
Format: Hardback
Length: 480 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2023
Publisher: Flame Tree Publishing
The Decameron, penned by the esteemed Italian author, poet, and scholar Giovanni Boccaccio in the fourteenth century, is a collection of one hundred allegorical tales. These tales are narrated by ten young Florentines who sought refuge from the Plague by escaping the city. Presented within the framework of a surrounding frame story, the narratives are relayed through the voices of these individuals as they gather during the nights, engaging in storytelling with the aim of providing guidance and solace. The tales encompass a diverse range of themes, including eroticism, sensuality, humor, intellectualism, philosophy, and tragedy.
The primary objective of The Decameron is to impart ethical lessons through the art of captivating and entertaining prose. It delves into profound themes such as morality, fortune, human will, wit, virtue, female agency, and the complexities of love, both gained and lost. Boccaccio's masterpiece is widely regarded as the work that solidified his status as the pioneer of Italian prose literature. Moreover, it holds a revered position among the world's esteemed literary masterpieces.
Flame Tree Gothic Fantasy, Classic Stories, and Epic Tales collections serve as a comprehensive anthology that encompasses a diverse array of myth, folklore, epic literature, and contemporary short fiction. These books highlight the origins of suspense, supernatural, science fiction, and mystery stories, presenting them in elegant and captivating formats. They make for perfect gifts and provide an endless source of reading pleasure, offering readers a timeless journey into the realms of imagination and storytelling.
Weight: 792g
Dimension: 234 x 153 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781804173442
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