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The Decameron
A landmark collection of one hundred stories framed by a group of young Florentines seeking refuge from the plague. Their tales range from comic and romantic to tragic and morally reflective, capturing the vibrancy, wit, and humanity of medieval life. Boccaccio’s work blends sharp social insight with lively storytelling, making it a cornerstone of European literature.
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- Author
- Giovanni Boccaccio
- Language
- Czech
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- Public domain
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- Source
- Project Gutenberg
- Publication status
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About the author
Giovanni Boccaccio (1313–1375) was a major Italian Renaissance writer, humanist, and a pioneer of realistic prose. During his formative years in Naples, he discovered a passion for literature and classical authors, shaping his early works. He is best known for The Decameron, a vivid collection of one hundred tales reflecting humor, morality, and human resilience during the plague. His writing deeply influenced European narrative tradition and humanist thought.
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Power, Pride and Pretence
Works that use irony, satire, or sharp observation to reveal how people handle power, authority, status, and their own weaknesses. This collection is not limited to political books, but belongs to stories in which power becomes a mirror of human ridiculousness, fear, vanity, and self-deception.