"The Decameron": A Masterpiece of Italian Literature and a Reflection of Society "The Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio is a collection of 100 tales told by a group of young men and women who have fled from the city of Florence to escape the outbreak of the Black Death. Written in the 14th century, "The Decameron" is considered a masterpiece of Italian literature and a reflection of the society a.....
