The Decameron (Day 6 to Day 10)
Containing an hundred pleasant NovelsBy Giovanni Boccaccio
Length14h 42m
About this audiobook
Giovanni Boccaccio's "The Decameron," particularly Days 6 to 10, serves as a profound exploration of human experience through a series of interlinked narratives set against the backdrop of the Black Death. This collection, characterized by its vernacular Italian prose and a rich tapestry of styles ranging from comedic to tragic, delves into themes of love, wit, and morality, revealing the complexities of relationships and societal norms in 14th century Italy. Here, Boccaccio masterfully employs storytelling as a means of both escapism and social critique, presenting a microcosm of a society grappling with despair while celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. Boccaccio, a key figure in Renaissance literature, was deeply influenced by the tumultuous events of his time, including the ravages of the plague. His formative years in Florence, a city at the crossroads of culture and commerce, exposed him to diverse intellectual movements and humanist ideals that shaped his approach to storytelling. "The Decameron" draws heavily on his experiences, personal observations, and the oral traditions of the era, showcasing his ability to blend the everyday with the extraordinary. Engaging and insightful, this volume of "The Decameron" is recommended for readers interested in understanding the human condition through the lens of historical fiction. Boccaccio's intricate narratives are not only entertaining but also provoke reflection on timeless issues of love, mortality, and ethical dilemmas, making this text a relevant and enriching addition to any literary collection.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (29)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Humor
Length14 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2THE DECAMERON
3The last Five Dayes.
4London, Printed by Isaac Jaggard, 1620.
5Knight, Lord Baron of Sherland, Earle of Montgomery, and Knight of the most Noble order of the Garter.
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6To the Reader.
7To the Reader.
8The argument of the first Novell.
9The Morall.
10The argument of the second Novell.
11The Morall.
12The Argument of the third Novell.
13The Morall.
14The Argument of the fourth Novell.
15The Morall.
16The Argument of the fift Novell.
17The Morall.
18The Argument of the sixt Novell.
19The Morall.
20The Argument of the seaventh Novell.
21The Morall.
22The Argument of the eighth Novell.
23The Morall.
24The Argument of the ninth Novell.
25The Morall.
26The Argument of the tenth Novell.
27The Morall.
28The Argument of the first Novell.
29The Morall.
30The Argument of the second Novell.
31The Morall.
32The Argument of the third Novell.
33The Morall.
34The Argument of the fourth Novell.
35The Morall.
36The Argument of the fift Novell.
37The Morall.
38The Argument of the sixth Novell.
39The Morall.
40The Argument of the seaventh Novell.
41The Morall.
42The Argument of the Eight Novell.
43The Morall.
44The Argument of the Ninth Novell.
45The Morall.
46The Argument of the tenth Novell.
47The Morall.
48The Argument of the First Novell.
49The Morall.
50The Argument of the second Novell.
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