The Decameron
The Original English Translation by John FlorioBy Giovanni Boccaccio
Length37h 3m
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Giovanni Boccaccio's 'The Decameron' is a masterpiece of Italian literature, consisting of one hundred tales told by seven women and three men seeking refuge from the bubonic plague in a secluded villa. Written in the early 14th century, this collection showcases Boccaccio's skill in storytelling and his keen observation of human nature. The tales cover a wide range of themes, from love and morality to wit and deception, making it a rich tapestry of medieval society. Boccaccio's elegant prose and clever narrative style captivate readers, inviting them into a world of intrigue and imagination. Boccaccio, a contemporary of Dante, was a Renaissance humanist and poet with a keen interest in literature and philosophy. Influenced by the literary traditions of ancient Greece and Rome, Boccaccio brought a fresh perspective to Italian literature. 'The Decameron' is a reflection of his literary brilliance and his deep understanding of human emotions and desires. I highly recommend 'The Decameron' to readers interested in medieval literature, Italian culture, and timeless storytelling. Boccaccio's work continues to inspire and captivate audiences, making it a must-read for anyone seeking a glimpse into the rich tapestry of the medieval world.
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length37 hrs 3 mins
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Publish dateDec 6, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Decameron
62The Sixth Day
2The Induction of the Author to the Following Discourses
63The Induction to the Sixt Day
3The First Day
64The Sixt Day, the First Novell
4The First Day, the First Novell
65The Sixt Day, the Second Novell
5The First Day, the Second Novell
66The Sixt Day, the Third Novell
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6The First Day, the Third Novell
67The Sixt Day, the Fourth Novell
7The First Day, the Fourth Novell
68The Sixt Day, the Fift Novell
8The First Day, the Fift Novell
69The Sixt Day, the Sixth Novel
9The First Day, the Sixt Novell
70The Sixt Day, the Seventh Novell
10The First Day, the Seventh Novell
71The Sixt Day, the Eighth Novell
11The First Day, the Eight Novell
72The Sixt Day, the Ninth Novell
12The First Day, the Ninth Novell
73The Sixt Day, the Tenth Novell
13The First Day, the Tenth Novell
74The Seventh Day
14The Second Day
75The Induction to the Seventh Day
15The Induction to the Second Day
76The Seventh Day, the First Novell
16The Second Day, the First Novell
77The Seventh Day, the Second Novell
17The Second Day, the Second Novell
78The Seventh Day, the Third Novell
18The Second Day, the Third Novell
79The Seventh Day, the Fourth Novell
19The Second Day, the Fourth Novell
80The Seventh Day, the Fift Novell
20The Second Day, the Fift Novell
81The Seventh Day, the Sixth Novell
21The Second Day, the Sixt Novell
82The Seventh Day, the Seventh Novell
22The Second Day, the Seventh Novell
83The Seventh Day, the Eight Novell
23The Second Day, the Eight Novell
84The Seventh Day, the Ninth Novell
24The Second Day, the Ninth Novell
85The Seventh Day, the Tenth Novell
25The Second Day, the Tenth Novell
86The Eighth Day
26The Third Day
87The Induction to the Eight Day
27The Induction to the Third Day
88The Eight Day, the First Novell
28The Third Day, the First Novell
89The Eight Day, the Second Novell
29The Third Day, the Second Novell
90The Eight Day, the Third Novell
30The Third Day, the Third Novell
91The Eight Day, the Fourth Novell
31The Third Day, the Fourth Novell
92The Eight Day, the Fift Novell
32The Third Day the Fifth Novell
93The Eight Day, the Sixt Novell
33The Third Day the Sixth Novell
94The Eight Day, the Seventh Novell
34The Third Day, the Seaventh Novell
95The Eight Day, the Eight Novell
35The Third Day, the Eight Novell
96The Eight Day, the Ninth Novell
36The Third Day, the Ninth Novell
97The Eight Day, the Tenth Novell
37The Third Day, the Tenth Novell
98The Ninth Day
38The Fourth Day
99The Induction to the Ninth Day
39The Induction to the Fourth Day
100The Ninth Day, the First Novell
40The Fourth Day, the First Novell
101The Ninth Day, the Second Novell
41The Fourth Day, the Second Novell
102The Ninth Day, the Third Novell
42The Fourth Day, the Third Novell
103The Ninth Day, the Fourth Novell
43The Fourth Day, the Fourth Novell
104The Ninth Day, the Fift Novell
44The Fourth Day, the Fift Novell
105The Ninth Day, the Sixt Novell
45The Fourth Day, the Sixth Novell
106The Ninth Day, the Seventh Novell
46The Fourth Day, the Seventh Novell
107The Ninth Day, the Eight Novell
47The Fourth Day, the Eight Novell
108The Ninth Day, the Ninth Novell
48The Fourth Day, the Ninth Novell
109The Ninth Day, the Tenth Novell
49The Fourth Day, the Tenth Novell
110The Tenth Day
50The Fifth Day
111The Induction to the Tenth and Last Day
51The Induction to the Fift Day
112The Tenth Day, the First Novell
52The Fift Day, the First Novell
113The Tenth Day, the Second Novell
53The Fift Day, the Second Novell
114The Tenth Day, the Third Novell
54The Fift Day, the Third Novell
115The Tenth Day, the Fourth Novell
55The Fift Day, the Fourth Novell
116The Tenth Day, the Fift Novell
56The Fift Day, the Fifth Novell
117The Tenth Day, the Sixt Novell
57The Fift Day, the Sixth Novell
118The Tenth Day, the Seventh Novell
58The Fift Day, the Seventh Novell
119The Tenth Day, the Eight Novell
59The Fift Day, the Eighth Novell
120The Tenth Day, the Ninth Novell
60The Fift Day, the Ninth Novell
121The Tenth Day, the Tenth Novell
61The Fift Day, the Tenth Novell
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