Set during the Black Death in 14th-century Florence, the book follows ten young people who flee the city to escape the plague. To pass the time in seclusion, they tell one hundred stories over ten days, weaving tales of love, wit, morality, and fortune. Through humor and tragedy alike, the collection captures the complexities of human behavior and society. Boccaccio’s work stands as both a celebration of storytelling and a reflection on resilience in the face of catastrophe.
The Decameron is the perfect coffee table book or holiday gift for that special person in your life!
