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The Seriousness of Play in Boccaccio's Decameron.

Authors :
Marcus, Millicent
Source :
MLN. Jan2012 Supplement, Vol. 127 Issue 1, pS42-S46. 5p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

A literary criticism of the books "Decameron" by Giovanni Boccaccio and "The World at Play in Boccaccio's Decameron" by Professor Giuseppe Mazzotta is presented. Hagiography, epistemology, and the role of saints in the "Decameron" are explored. Boccaccio's portrayal of Ser Ciappelletto, playfulness, and pluralism in the "Decameron" are also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00267910
Volume :
127
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
MLN
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74725387
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/mln.2012.0004