In The Decameron, the Black Death makes for black comedy
Pop Culture Happy Hour
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Metaphor of Black Death and COVID-19 in Historical Fiction
Exploring parallels between the Black Death in the narrative and the COVID-19 pandemic, while delving into themes of class critique, humor, romance, and character relationships. Additionally, discussing character insecurities, anxieties, colorblind casting, and representation of characters of color in historical settings.
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