il Decamerone

*Il Decamerone* is a classic Italian collection of 100 short stories written by Giovanni Boccaccio in the 14th century. Framed as tales told by ten young people quarantined together to escape the Black Death, the stories cover themes of love, wit, luck, and human nature. They combine humor, tragedy, and insight, reflecting medieval society with a focus on individual experience and resilience. The work is celebrated for its literary innovation, realism, and vivid characterizations, offering a nuanced view of 14th-century life and human behavior.