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The Decameron is a collection of 100 novellas by Giovanni Boccaccio, set during the time of the Black Death in Florence.
Ten young Florentines, seven women and three men, flee the city to a secluded villa to escape the plague.
To pass the time, they each tell one story per day for ten days.
These stories cover a wide range of topics, from love and fortune to wit and human nature.
The Decameron is a significant work of Italian literature, known for its vivid storytelling, diverse characters, and exploration of human experiences amidst the backdrop of a devastating epidemic.
Ten young Florentines, seven women and three men, flee the city to a secluded villa to escape the plague.
To pass the time, they each tell one story per day for ten days.
These stories cover a wide range of topics, from love and fortune to wit and human nature.
The Decameron is a significant work of Italian literature, known for its vivid storytelling, diverse characters, and exploration of human experiences amidst the backdrop of a devastating epidemic.
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as one of the literary accounts of the plague emerging from Florence.

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