The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5). Containing an hundred pleasant Novels

Par : Giovanni Boccaccio, John Florio
Offrir maintenant
Ou planifier dans votre panier
Disponible dans votre compte client Decitre ou Furet du Nord dès validation de votre commande. Le format ePub est :
  • Compatible avec une lecture sur My Vivlio (smartphone, tablette, ordinateur)
  • Compatible avec une lecture sur liseuses Vivlio
  • Pour les liseuses autres que Vivlio, vous devez utiliser le logiciel Adobe Digital Edition. Non compatible avec la lecture sur les liseuses Kindle, Remarkable et Sony
Logo Vivlio, qui est-ce ?

Notre partenaire de plateforme de lecture numérique où vous retrouverez l'ensemble de vos ebooks gratuitement

Pour en savoir plus sur nos ebooks, consultez notre aide en ligne ici
C'est si simple ! Lisez votre ebook avec l'app Vivlio sur votre tablette, mobile ou ordinateur :
Google PlayApp Store
  • Nombre de pages618
  • FormatePub
  • ISBN4057664634221
  • EAN4057664634221
  • Date de parution22/11/2019
  • Protection num.Digital Watermarking
  • Taille1 Mo
  • Infos supplémentairesepub
  • ÉditeurGOOD PRESS

Résumé

Giovanni Boccaccio's "The Decameron, " particularly its first five days, unfolds as a captivating tapestry of tales narrated by a group of ten young individuals who escape the plague-ridden Florence. Written in the 14th century and richly layered in vernacular Italian, Boccaccio employs a frame narrative that interlaces comedy, tragedy, and moral lessons, showcasing both the follies and virtues of human nature.
The tales reflect the socio-cultural milieu of the time, offering insights into love, fidelity, and social stratification, while simultaneously challenging the norms of medieval literature with its candid exploration of sexuality and human desire. Boccaccio, a precursor to the Renaissance literary movement, was deeply influenced by the tumultuous events of his era, particularly the Black Death, which incited his reflections on mortality and the human condition.
As a scholar, poet, and playwright, his diverse experiences in the changing landscapes of 14th-century Italy enriched his narrative style and thematic depth, allowing "The Decameron" to serve as both a repository of contemporary life and a critique of societal norms. This seminal work is essential for readers seeking to understand the evolution of narrative form and the complexities of human behavior, resonating with themes that remain relevant today.
"The Decameron" invites readers into Boccaccio's vibrant world, where they can appreciate the intricacies of storytelling and the timeless nature of love and ambition.
Giovanni Boccaccio's "The Decameron, " particularly its first five days, unfolds as a captivating tapestry of tales narrated by a group of ten young individuals who escape the plague-ridden Florence. Written in the 14th century and richly layered in vernacular Italian, Boccaccio employs a frame narrative that interlaces comedy, tragedy, and moral lessons, showcasing both the follies and virtues of human nature.
The tales reflect the socio-cultural milieu of the time, offering insights into love, fidelity, and social stratification, while simultaneously challenging the norms of medieval literature with its candid exploration of sexuality and human desire. Boccaccio, a precursor to the Renaissance literary movement, was deeply influenced by the tumultuous events of his era, particularly the Black Death, which incited his reflections on mortality and the human condition.
As a scholar, poet, and playwright, his diverse experiences in the changing landscapes of 14th-century Italy enriched his narrative style and thematic depth, allowing "The Decameron" to serve as both a repository of contemporary life and a critique of societal norms. This seminal work is essential for readers seeking to understand the evolution of narrative form and the complexities of human behavior, resonating with themes that remain relevant today.
"The Decameron" invites readers into Boccaccio's vibrant world, where they can appreciate the intricacies of storytelling and the timeless nature of love and ambition.
50 Clásicos que debes leer antes de morir
DANTE ALIGHIERI, Aristoteles, Jane Austen, Charles Baudelaire, Giovanni Boccaccio
E-book
0,99 €
Image Placeholder
Giovanni Boccaccio, J. M. Rigg
E-book
6,99 €
El Decamerón
Giovanni Boccaccio
E-book
1,99 €
Image Placeholder
Giovanni Boccaccio, Jacques Karel Rensburg
E-book
1,99 €
Image Placeholder
DANTE ALIGHIERI, Aristoteles, Jane Austen, Charles Baudelaire, Giovanni Boccaccio
E-book
0,99 €
Image Placeholder
DANTE ALIGHIERI, Aristoteles, Jane Austen, Charles Baudelaire, Giovanni Boccaccio
E-book
0,99 €