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Save:A ribald, irreverent, and surprisingly fresh classic: entertaining, historically important, and best enjoyed little by little. Not for the easily offended or the impatient, but totally worth sampling for anyone curious about how much (or little) humans have changed!
The Decameron is a collection of 100 short stories told by ten young people who fled Florence to a country house to escape the Black Death. Each person tells a story every day for ten days, resulting in a hundred entertaining tales that cover various themes such as love, wit, practical jokes, and travel. The stories provide a glimpse into Medieval life, culture, and the impact of the pestilence during the late Middle Ages. Boccaccio's writing style is described as witty, satirical, and humorous, with clever narratives that are sometimes suspenseful and almost pornographic.
The book is a mix of bawdy and humorous stories that portray the lives of ordinary people during the plague, featuring themes like love in all its variations, from erotica to tragedy. The tales are entertaining, funny, and satirical, showcasing the sexual exploits of nobility and clergy, pranks and tricks between spouses and friends, and adventures abroad. Despite some stories being misogynistic or reflecting the time's cultural norms, the overall collection is seen as a window into the medieval world, offering insights into human nature and societal dynamics.
HERE BEGINNETH THE FIRST DAY OF THE DECAMERON WHEREIN (AFTER DEMONSTRATION MADE BY THE AUTHOR OF THE MANNER IN WHICH IT CAME TO PASS THAT THE PERSONS WHO ARE HEREINAFTER PRESENTED FOREGATHERED FOR THE...1353•845 pages
