The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio

The Decameron

Giovanni Boccaccio with Mark Musa (Translator), Peter Bondanella (Translator), Thomas G. Bergin (Contributor), Teodolinda Barolini (Contributor)

864 pages • first pub 1351 (editions)

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Set against the background of the Black Death of 1348, Giovanni Boccaccio's undisputed masterpiece recaptures both the tragedies and comedies of medieval life and is surely one of the greatest achievements in the history of literature.

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Moods

funny 75%
adventurous 61%
lighthearted 46%
reflective 34%
challenging 31%
relaxing 23%
dark 22%
informative 18%
emotional 14%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%
tense 3%
inspiring 2%

Pace

slow 57%
medium 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 46% | N/A: 21% | A mix: 18% | Character: 13%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 25% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 52% | Yes: 35% | N/A: 8% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 40% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.76

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