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The Decameron (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)

The Decameron (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) - Hardcover

by Giovanni Boccaccio
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Availability:In StockContributor:Giovanni BoccaccioPublish date:2025-03-25Pages:636
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Revive ClassicsISBN-13:9781998667918ISBN-10:199866791XUPC:9781998667918Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, Classics, World LiteratureBook Topic:Medieval, EnglandSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.56 inchesWeight:2.24Product ID:SCQFMW63P8
Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket

In the midst of a city ravaged by the Black Death, ten young nobles escape to a countryside villa, determined to outlast the chaos through laughter, wit, and storytelling. Over ten days, they spin a dazzling web of 100 tales-some scandalous, some tragic, and others hilariously absurd-exploring love, deception, fortune, and the cunning tricks people play. Each story peels back the layers of human nature, revealing a world where desire and cleverness often outmatch virtue. As their voices fill the air with mischief and wisdom, their retreat becomes more than just an escape-it's a testament to the power of stories to outshine even the darkest of times.

A masterpiece of medieval literature, The Decameron captures the resilience and complexity of humanity in the face of catastrophe. Written in the aftermath of the Black Death, Boccaccio's collection of 100 tales offers a vivid, unfiltered glimpse into 14th-century life-its desires, hypocrisies, and shifting social order. Blending humor, satire, and moral reflection, the work influenced generations of writers, from Chaucer to Shakespeare, shaping the evolution of European storytelling. More than just a literary triumph, it stands as a testament to the enduring power of narrative to entertain, challenge, and illuminate the human experience.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Revive ClassicsISBN-13:9781998667918ISBN-10:199866791XUPC:9781998667918Book Category:FictionBook Subcategory:Historical, Classics, World LiteratureBook Topic:Medieval, EnglandSize:9.00 x 6.00 x 1.56 inchesWeight:2.24Product ID:SCQFMW63P8
Boccaccio, Giovanni: - Giovanni Boccaccio, born in 1313 in either Florence or Certaldo, was the illegitimate son of a merchant. He initially pursued business and canon law studies in Naples but soon gravitated toward literature, influenced by scholars like Paolo da Perugia. This period marked the beginning of his literary journey.​During his time in Naples, Boccaccio immersed himself in the vibrant court life of King Robert of Anjou. He composed early works such as Filocolo and Filostrato, reflecting his deepening literary passion. His unrequited love for a noblewoman, whom he referred to as "Fiammetta," inspired much of his writing during this era.​Returning to Florence in 1340 due to financial hardships, Boccaccio witnessed the devastation of the Black Death in 1348. This experience profoundly influenced his seminal work, The Decameron, a collection of 100 tales that offer insight into human nature amidst crisis. Later in life, he formed a lasting friendship with poet Francesco Petrarch and contributed significantly to humanist scholarship.
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