Project Gutenberg 2013-02-26 Public domain in the USA. 237 Hesse, Hermann 1877 1962 Lauscher, Hermann Sinclair, Emil Boccaccio Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boccaccio_(Hesse) Produced by Jana Srna, Enrico Segre, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Boccaccio by Hermann Hesse" is a literary monograph written in the early 20th century. This publication reflects on the life and works of Giovanni Boccaccio, focusing particularly on his seminal work, "The Decameron." The book explores themes of love, human nature, and social commentary, portraying Boccaccio as a pivotal figure in Italian literature. In "Boccaccio," Hesse delves into the biography of the author, detailing his early life, influences, and the historical context during which he wrote his most famous work, "The Decameron." The narrative describes how Boccaccio, coming from a merchant background, navigated the complexities of love and society, ultimately becoming a master storyteller. Hesse highlights the rich tapestry of Boccaccio's tales, illustrating how they capture the essence of humanity’s diverse experiences—ranging from humor to love, mischief, and tragedy. Through an examination of Boccaccio's stories, the book also reflects on broader themes of morality, the role of women, and the struggles between different social classes during the Renaissance, positioning Boccaccio not only as a gifted writer but also as a keen observer of the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42213/42213-h/images/cover.jpg file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/42213/42213-rst/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 60.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. de Boccaccio, Giovanni, 1313-1375 PQ Text Category: Biographies Category: German Literature Category: History - European 143350 2025-07-17T06:34:37.335251 text/html 129281 2024-10-23T14:22:45 text/html 877233 2025-07-17T06:34:45.200178 application/epub+zip 883000 2025-01-17T04:50:25.758292 application/pdf 137363 2025-01-17T04:50:21.032242 application/pdf 876078 2025-07-17T06:34:40.848245 application/epub+zip 123513 2025-07-17T06:34:38.464210 application/epub+zip 2261014 2025-07-17T06:34:47.421215 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2241589 2025-07-17T06:34:43.302217 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153871 2022-09-19T09:49:52.973688 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 98068 2025-07-17T06:34:36.592241 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 98398 2013-02-26T11:35:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96476 2013-02-26T11:35:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97404 2013-02-26T11:35:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 26846 2025-07-17T06:34:47.562161 application/rdf+xml 82194 2025-07-17T06:34:36.529263 text/x-rst 82194 2013-02-26T11:35:50 text/x-rst 19423 2025-07-17T06:34:39.060208 image/jpeg 3379 2025-07-17T06:34:38.880224 image/jpeg 37830 2013-02-26T11:35:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 37582 2013-02-26T11:35:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 841779 2013-02-26T11:34:58 application/octet-stream application/zip 828270 2013-02-26T11:35:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 37524 2013-02-26T11:35:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 843603 2025-07-17T06:34:37.376264 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia de.wikipedia