Description
The Decameron is a collection of 100 novellas written by the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century. The stories are told by a group of seven young women and three young men who have fled from Florence to a villa in the countryside to escape the Black Death, which was ravaging the city at the time.
The stories cover a wide range of themes, including love, lust, deception, revenge, and the foibles of human nature. They are told in a variety of styles, including humorous, tragic, and bawdy, and showcase Boccaccio’s skill as a storyteller.
The Decameron was influential in the development of the Italian language and literature, and it had a significant impact on European literature as a whole. It has been translated into numerous languages and adapted for stage, film, and television. The work continues to be studied and appreciated for its insights into human nature, as well as its historical and cultural significance.
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