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Set against the backdrop of Renaissance Florence, this exploration delves into the impact of Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron during a tumultuous era marked by the Black Death and significant political upheaval. The narrative reflects themes of love, sex, loyalty, and betrayal, highlighting how the work redefined concepts of truth and virtue amidst desperation and potential for change. Ruggiero captures the essence of how the Decameron was perceived in the fourteenth century, offering a vivid portrayal of its cultural significance.
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Love and Sex in the Time of Plague, Guido Ruggiero
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- Pubblicato
- 2021
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- Titolo
- Love and Sex in the Time of Plague
- Sottotitolo
- A Decameron Renaissance
- Lingua
- Inglese
- Autori
- Guido Ruggiero
- Editore
- Harvard University Press
- Pubblicato
- 2021
- Formato
- Copertina rigida
- Pagine
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780674257825
- Serie
- Tag
- Saggistica, Storia
- Valutazione
- 3,65 su 5
- Descrizione
- Set against the backdrop of Renaissance Florence, this exploration delves into the impact of Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron during a tumultuous era marked by the Black Death and significant political upheaval. The narrative reflects themes of love, sex, loyalty, and betrayal, highlighting how the work redefined concepts of truth and virtue amidst desperation and potential for change. Ruggiero captures the essence of how the Decameron was perceived in the fourteenth century, offering a vivid portrayal of its cultural significance.