The Decameron. Volume II, Giovanni Boccaccio
The Decameron. Volume II, Giovanni Boccaccio
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The Decameron. Volume II

Author: Giovanni Boccaccio

Narrator: Jason Smith (Male Synthesized Voice)

Unabridged: 14 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Loudly

Published: 12/05/2023


Synopsis

"The Decameron" is a collection of novellas by Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio, written between 1348 and 1353. It is a masterpiece of Italian literature and a significant work of early Renaissance literature. The frame narrative of "The Decameron" revolves around ten individuals who flee plague-ridden Florence and take refuge in a villa in the countryside. To pass the time, they tell one another stories—100 in total—over the course of ten days. These stories encompass a wide range of themes, from love and morality to wit and humor, and they offer a vivid portrayal of Italian society in the 14th century.

Author Bio

Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375) was an Italian author and poet, a friend and correspondent of Petrarch, and an important Renaissance humanist. As a writer he is particularly notable for the verisimilitude of his dialogue, in an age when most writers followed formulaic models for character and plot.

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