Decameron Essay
Love, Irony and Death
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A semi-detailed account of Giovanni Boccaccio's life can be drawn out through the works he left behind as well as records written by family and friends. The literary masterpieces he has completed include La Caccia di Diana, The Aepor Celsiludinis, Mavortis Miles, Nerevus Amphitribus, Sacretamis, Tesedia, Filostrato, Comedia Ninfe, Amorosa Visione, Elegiadi Madonna, Ninfale Fiesolano and, of course, Dacameron.
Boccaccio was born in 1313 to a wealthy merchant, Boccaccino di Chellino, and unknown woman. Although he was an illegitimat…
