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The Decameron Of Giovanni Boccacclo (Trawas)

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"The Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio is a collection of short stories written in the 14th century. This seminal work features a framing narrative in which a group of ten nobles—seven women and three men—flee the decaying city of Florence during the Black Death. As they take refuge in the countryside, each member of the group recounts a tale over ten separate days, resulting in a rich tapestry of stories that explore themes such as love, deception, and morality. The opening of "The Decameron" sets a somber tone as it vividly describes the devastation wrought by the plague in Florence. Boccaccio introduces the characters, focusing on the plight of the city's inhabitants amidst their growing fear and abandonment in the face of the epidemic. As the narrative progresses, a group of seven young ladies, seeking solace from their grim surroundings, decides to escape to the countryside. Their leader, Pampinea, proposes that they share joyous stories to divert their minds from grief. This initial setup establishes the framework for the subsequent tales, promising a mix of wit and wisdom that illustrates both the human condition and the resilience of those experiencing turmoil. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Informasi Detail

Judul Seri

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No. Panggil

922 Boc t 1

Penerbit

New York : Permission Of Doubleday & Company., 1974

Deskripsi Fisik

i, 909 pages 21 cm

Bahasa

English

ISBN/ISSN

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Klasifikasi

DDC

Tipe Isi

Reguler Items

Tipe Media

unmediated

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Edisi

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Subjek

Boccaccio, giovanni - BB - 1375

Info Detail Spesifik

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Pernyataan Tanggungjawab

Giovanni Boccaccio

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