The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5): Containing an hundred pleasant Novels: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5): Containing an hundred pleasant Novels is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Boccaccio, Giovanni (1313–1375). The listed translation credits are Florio, John (?–1625).

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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.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5): Containing an hundred pleasant Novels
• Author credits: Boccaccio, Giovanni (1313–1375)
• Catalogue language: English
• Translator credits: Florio, John (?–1625)

Catalogue subjects

• Allegories
• Frame stories
• Plague -- Europe -- History -- Fiction
• Storytelling -- Fiction

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• Category: Classics of Literature
• Category: Historical Novels
• Category: Short Stories

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