The Decameron

In The Decameron, Giovanni Boccaccio weaves together tales of love, adventure, and wit in a masterpiece of Italian literature. Set against the backdrop of the Black Death, the stories are told by a group of young men and women who have fled to the countryside to escape the plague. Traversing a vast range of moods and themes, from bawdy satire to poignant tragedy, The Decameron stands as a testament to Boccaccio’s genius and enduring influence on Western literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.