Giovanni Boccaccio's The Decameron, composed in the mid-14th century, is a cornerstone of Italian literature and a significant work in the canon of world literature. Written in the wake of the Black Death, this collection of 100 tales told by ten young people—seven women and three men—offers a multifaceted view of human life and society in … Continue reading Wednesday’s Classic-Book Report: The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio
The New Renaissance Mindset 