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The Decameron Volume 2, Giovanni Boccaccio bocg01 download page The Decameron is a collection of 100 very readable novellas finished in 1353. It is known for its bawdy tales that span the spectrum from erotic to tragic. The tales are told by a party of ten fleeing the black plague, on each of 10 days they each tell a tale on a particular theme. The stories remain compelling for the modern reader while providing a unique window into medieval life. All-time Classic.Published 1903. (387 Kb)

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