The Decameron, Volume I
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"The Decameron, Volume I" is the first volume of the collection of short stories "The Decameron" by the Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio. In each of the 10 days, the main characters discuss and tell each other stories on a variety of topics. From humorous to philosophical, from beloved to satirical - all these novels create a unique world of medieval Italy. "Decameron" is a masterpiece of world literature, which combines the skill of the writer in creating an image of life and human nature. This book is not only a literary masterpiece, but also a source of information about the socio-cultural context of the Middle Ages.
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Data sheet
- Name of the Author
- Giovanni Boccaccio
- Language
- English
- Release date
- 2003-02-01
- Title
- The Decameron, Volume I
- Translator
- J. M. (James Macmullen) Rigg
- Subject
- Allegories
Frame-stories
PQ
Plague -- Europe -- History -- Fiction
Storytelling -- Fiction
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"The Decameron, Volume I" is the first volume of the collection of short stories "The Decameron" by the Italian writer Giovanni Boccaccio. In each of the 10 day...