Download or read book Nature and Reason in the Decameron written by Robert Alistair Bartley Gordon Hastings and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 1975 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nature and reason in the Decameron written by R. Hastings and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Decameron written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by The Floating Press. This book was released on 2015-05-01 with total page 868 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by the Black Plague that devastated Europe in the mid-1300s, Boccaccio's collection of tales is an enormously influential literary masterpiece with a sly humor and irreverence that will appeal to modern readers. In the hopes of avoiding the plague, a group of ten wealthy young men and women decamp to a country villa on the outskirts of Florence. Once there, they decide to amuse themselves with a storytelling competition of sorts, with each attendee offering one tale each day for a period of ten days. The stories are by turns ribald, tragic and everything in between.
Download or read book The Decameron written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-07-07 with total page 1040 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the time of a devastating pandemic, seven women and three men withdraw to a country estate outside Florence to give themselves a diversion from the death around them. Once there, they decide to spend some time each day telling stories, each of the ten to tell one story each day. They do this for ten days, with a few other days of rest in between, resulting in the 100 stories of the Decameron. The Decameron was written after the Black Plague spread through Italy in 1348. Most of the tales did not originate with Boccaccio; some of them were centuries old already in his time, but Boccaccio imbued them all with his distinctive style. The stories run the gamut from tragedy to comedy, from lewd to inspiring, and sometimes all of those at once. They also provide a detailed picture of daily life in fourteenth-century Italy.
Download or read book The Decameron Third Day in Perspective written by Francesco Ciabattoni and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2014-03-21 with total page 279 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into ten days of ten novellas each, Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron is one of the literary gems of the fourteenth century. The ‘Decameron’ Third Day in Perspective is an interpretive guide to the stories of the text’s Third Day. For each novella, a distinguished Boccaccio scholar offers an essay that both reviews the current scholarly literature and advances new and intriguing interpretations of the work. The whole collection reflects the series’s guiding principle of examining the text “in perspective,” revealing the connections among the novellas, the Days, and the framing narrative that holds the whole Decameron together. The second of the University of Toronto Press’s interpretive guides to Boccaccio’s Decameron, this collection forms part of an ambitious project to examine the entire Decameron, Day by Day.
Download or read book The Decameron and the Canterbury Tales written by Leonard Michael Koff and published by Associated University Presse. This book was released on 2000 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That resistance, informed by a model of literary influence grounded on the idea of interruption, would keep the Canterbury Tales away from the Decameron, though not the rest of Chaucer from other works by Boccaccio. In the end, of course, that resistance tells us more about Chaucer's reception since the fifteenth century than about Chaucer himself or his sources."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Boccaccio s Decameron and the Ciceronian Renaissance written by M. Grudin and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-06-04 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Boccaccio's Decameron and the Ciceronian Renaissance demonstrates that Boccaccio's puzzling masterpiece takes on organic consistency when viewed as an early modern adaptation of a pre-Christian, humanistic vision.
Download or read book Stories from Quarantine written by The New York Times and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2022-03-22 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Previously published as The decameron project."
Download or read book The Cambridge Companion to Boccaccio written by Guyda Armstrong and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2015-07-09 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A major re-evaluation of Boccaccio's status as literary innovator and cultural mediator equal to that of Petrarch and Dante.
Download or read book An Allegory of Form written by Millicent Joy Marcus and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Decameron Or Frailties of Human Nature written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by . This book was released on 1843 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Decameron written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by Norton Critical Editions. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the 2014 PEN USA Literary Award for Translation This Norton Critical Edition includes: - Fifty-five judiciously chosen stories from Wayne A. Rebhorn's translation of The Decameron. - Introductory materials and explanatory footnotes by Wayne A. Rebhorn, along with three maps. - Biographical works by Filippo Villani and Ludovico Dolce along with literary studies by Francesco Petrarca, Andreas Capellanus, and Boccaccio. - Eleven critical essays, including those by Giuseppe Mazzotta, Millicent Marcus, Teodolinda Barolini, Susanne L. Wofford, Luciano Rossi, and Richard Kuhns. - A Chronology and a Selected Bibliography.
Download or read book Aeneas Silvius Piccolomini Pius II and Niklas Von Wyle The Tale of Two Lovers Eurialus and Lucretia written by and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Nature and Love in the Late Middle Ages written by Aldo D. Scaglione and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1963 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'Chiefly an essay in the cultural context of the Decameron.'
Download or read book The Decameron Volume I written by Giovanni Boccaccio and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-04-05 with total page 382 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a Journey of Wit, Wisdom, and Romance with 'The Decameron, Volume I' by Giovanni Boccaccio Prepare to be transported to the vibrant world of medieval Italy with 'The Decameron, Volume I' by Giovanni Boccaccio. In this timeless masterpiece of literature, readers are invited to join a group of young nobles as they flee the plague-ridden city of Florence and seek refuge in the countryside, where they pass the time by telling stories of love, humor, and human folly. Experience the Rich Tapestry of Medieval Life In 'The Decameron, Volume I,' Boccaccio paints a vivid portrait of Italian society in the 14th century, capturing the spirit of an era marked by social upheaval, political intrigue, and cultural innovation. Through the eyes of his characters, readers gain insight into the customs, beliefs, and values of medieval Italy, as well as the timeless themes of love, betrayal, and redemption that continue to resonate with audiences today. Boccaccio's masterful storytelling and richly drawn characters bring the world of 'The Decameron' to life with unparalleled depth and authenticity. From the bustling streets of Florence to the tranquil countryside of Tuscany, every page is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of medieval Italy, immersing readers in a world that is as enchanting as it is captivating. Explore the Universal Themes of Love, Lust, and Human Nature 'The Decameron, Volume I' is more than just a collection of stories; it is a celebration of the human experience in all its complexity and diversity. Through the tales of romance, intrigue, and adventure that fill its pages, Boccaccio offers readers a window into the hearts and minds of men and women from all walks of life, inviting them to ponder the eternal mysteries of love, lust, and human nature. With its timeless themes and universal appeal, 'The Decameron, Volume I' continues to captivate readers with its wit, wisdom, and insight into the human condition. Whether you're a fan of classic literature or simply love a good story, Boccaccio's masterpiece is sure to leave a lasting impression. Why 'The Decameron, Volume I' Is a Must-Read for Literature Enthusiasts: Medieval Splendor: Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of medieval Italy as you journey alongside Boccaccio's characters through the bustling streets of Florence and the tranquil countryside of Tuscany. Timeless Themes: Explore the enduring themes of love, lust, and human nature that pervade every page of 'The Decameron' and resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds. Masterful Storytelling: Marvel at Boccaccio's skillful use of language and narrative technique as he weaves together a tapestry of tales that are as entertaining as they are thought-provoking. Perfect Gift: Share the magic and wonder of 'The Decameron, Volume I' with friends and family by gifting them a copy of the book. It's the perfect choice for anyone who appreciates the beauty and complexity of medieval literature.Don't miss your chance to embark on a journey of wit, wisdom, and romance with 'The Decameron, Volume I' by Giovanni Boccaccio. Grab your copy today and prepare to be swept away on a whirlwind adventure through the heart of medieval Italy.
Download or read book Boccaccio the Philosopher written by Filippo Andrei and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-07 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explores the tangled relationship between literary production and epistemological foundation as exemplified in one of the masterpieces of Italian literature. Filippo Andrei argues that Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron has a significant though concealed engagement with philosophy, and that the philosophical implications of its narratives can be understood through an epistemological approach to the text. He analyzes the influence of Dante, Petrarch, Thomas Aquinas, Aristotle, and other classical and medieval thinkers on Boccaccio's attitudes towards ethics and knowledge-seeking. Beyond providing an epistemological reading of the Decameron, this book also evaluates how a theoretical reflection on the nature of rhetoric and poetic imagination can ultimately elicit a theory of knowledge.
