The Decameron
By Giovanni Boccaccio
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Reading level
Level nine:
Advanced adult literature
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Curriculum details
- Medieval and Renaissance Literature
- Core curriculum
- Lifelong learning
- Dec 30, 2024 - Jan 24, 2025
- 28 credit hours
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Bocaccio's collection of humorous medieval tales is a counterpoint to the seriousness of The Divine Comedy. We highly recommend reading the prologue and several of the stories, even if you do not have time for the entire work.