Short StoriesThe Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5) Containing an hundred pleasant NovelsGiovanni Boccaccio
Short Stories

The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5) Containing an hundred pleasant Novels

by Giovanni Boccaccio

Ten young people flee plague-ridden Florence to shelter in a secluded villa, where they pass time by telling tales.

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"The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5)" by Giovanni Boccaccio is a collection of short stories written between 1348 and 1353. Ten young people flee plague-ridden Florence to shelter in a secluded villa, where they pass time by telling tales. Over ten nights, they share 100 stories ranging from erotic to tragic love, clever wit, practical jokes, and life lessons. The tales satirize clergy, explore human desires and ambitions, and reflect Italian society during the Black Death era.

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Format
EPUB
Language
English
Length
690 pages
Publisher
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN
9781726462235

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