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The Decameron

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Set against the backdrop of the Black Death, a group of ten young people seeks refuge in a villa near Florence, where they share 100 diverse tales over two weeks. Each character takes turns as the leader, setting themes ranging from love and fortune to clever tricks, with Dioneo allowed to choose freely. The stories, blending eroticism and tragedy, reflect life in 14th-century Italy and showcase Boccaccio's mastery of vernacular prose. The work not only entertains but also serves as a historical document, influencing later literature like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.

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The Decameron, Giovanni Boccaccio

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Jaar van publicatie
2022
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Taal
Engels
Uitgever
Lulu.com
Jaar van publicatie
2022
Formaat
Paperback
Aantal pagina's
298
ISBN13
9781678103118
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1353
Oorspronkelijke titel
Decamerone
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Set against the backdrop of the Black Death, a group of ten young people seeks refuge in a villa near Florence, where they share 100 diverse tales over two weeks. Each character takes turns as the leader, setting themes ranging from love and fortune to clever tricks, with Dioneo allowed to choose freely. The stories, blending eroticism and tragedy, reflect life in 14th-century Italy and showcase Boccaccio's mastery of vernacular prose. The work not only entertains but also serves as a historical document, influencing later literature like Chaucer's Canterbury Tales.