The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5)
- First published
- 1516
- Reading level
- Fairly demanding
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5)" by Giovanni Boccaccio is a collection of short stories written between 1348 and 1353. Ten young people flee plague-ridden Florence to shelter in a secluded villa, where they pass time by telling tales. Over ten nights, they share 100 stories ranging from erotic to tragic love, clever wit, practical jokes, and life lessons. The tales satirize clergy, explore human desires and ambitions, and reflect Italian society during the Black Death era.
- Plague
- Storytelling
- Allegories
- Frame stories
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #52617. The Decameron (Day 1 to Day 5) on Wikipedia.
