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Overview"""The Decameron"" by Giovanni Boccaccio is a collection of 100 tales told by a group of young people sheltering in a villa outside Florence during the Black Death. As the plague ravages the city, ten noble men and women escape to the countryside and entertain themselves by telling stories over a period of ten days. Each day, one member of the group is appointed as the ""king"" or ""queen"" of the day, and they choose a theme for the stories to be told. The tales cover a wide range of subjects, including love, trickery, wit, and morality, and they often feature characters from various social classes and backgrounds. Boccaccio's work is celebrated for its vivid storytelling, wit, and humor, as well as its frank and often bawdy depiction of human nature. Through the diverse tales told by the characters, ""The Decameron"" provides a rich tapestry of medieval Italian life, while also offering timeless insights into the complexities of human behavior and relationships." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Giovanni BocaccioPublisher: Culturea Imprint: Culturea Dimensions: Width: 18.90cm , Height: 1.60cm , Length: 24.60cm Weight: 0.540kg ISBN: 9791041996612Pages: 300 Publication Date: 15 April 2024 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |