Decamerone: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Decamerone by Giovanni Boccaccio — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Decameron, collection of tales by Giovanni Boccaccio, probably composed between 1349 and 1353. The work is regarded as a masterpiece of classical Italian prose. While romantic in tone and form, it breaks from medieval sensibility in its insistence on the human ability to overcome, even exploit, fortune.
Quick facts about Decamerone
- Title: Decamerone
- Author: Giovanni Boccaccio
- First published: 1516
- Genre: fiction, historical, general, europe, fiction, fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL7180368W
Where to read Decamerone
Decamerone by Giovanni Boccaccio is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Decamerone about?
Decameron, collection of tales by Giovanni Boccaccio, probably composed between 1349 and 1353.
Who wrote Decamerone?
Decamerone was written by Giovanni Boccaccio.
When was Decamerone published?
Decamerone was first published in 1516.
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