THE DECAMERON - GIOVANNI BOCCACCIO

Transport yourself to Renaissance Florence and immerse yourself in the world of Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, where ten young people, fleeing from the plague, tell each other stories that entertain, move, and provoke reflection. Discover the richness of human characters and customs, captured masterfully by one of the most outstanding writers of the Italian Renaissance. Read about love, betrayal, wit, and tragedy in a collection of one hundred novellas that forever changed the face of European literature.

• A collection of one hundred novellas showcasing the diversity of human experiences
• Renaissance Florence as a backdrop for stories of love and customs
• Giovanni Boccaccio - a master of the novella and an outstanding representative of the Renaissance
• Universal themes of love, betrayal, wit, and tragedy
• Criticism of the abuses of the clergy and political divisions
• Inspiration from the Tales of One Thousand and One Nights, but with Italian temperament
• Edition in 19x28 cm format, ideal for reading and collecting

The Decameron is not just a collection of stories, but above all, a fascinating picture of Renaissance Florence, its culture, customs, and conflicts. Boccaccio deals with great freedom with themes of love in all its shades, from sublime idealization to purely carnal eroticism. He does not shy away from obscene buffo accents, which add spice and realism to his stories.

The author is also not afraid to criticize the abuses of the clergy, who in his time often departed from evangelical ideals. In his novellas, Boccaccio unmasks the hypocrisy and greed of clergymen, showing their weaknesses and sins. In addition, he refers to the sharp divisions between the pro-papal Guelphs and the pro-imperial Ghibellines, which for centuries divided Italian cities and regions.

Despite the passage of centuries, the Decameron remains relevant and inspiring. His novellas entertain, move, and provoke reflection on the human condition. Boccaccio proves that human affairs should be measured by human measure, and that life is too short to waste it on disputes and conflicts. His work is a hymn to life, love, and freedom.

Edition in 19x28 cm format, with paperback cover, ideal for reading at home and on the go. Year of publication 2019, publishing house ASTRUM. Number of pages: 0 (information to be completed).