Giovanni Boccaccio

Giovanni Boccaccio: As Man And Author is a book written by John Addington Symonds. This book is a comprehensive study of the life and works of the famous Italian writer, Giovanni Boccaccio. The author explores Boccaccio's life, his upbringing, his education, his career, and his relationships with other writers and intellectuals of his time. Symonds also analyzes Boccaccio's literary works in detail, including his most famous work, The Decameron. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the themes, characters, and narrative techniques used by Boccaccio in his works. Furthermore, the book also delves into Boccaccio's influence on Italian literature and his contribution to the development of the Italian language. Symonds also explores Boccaccio's legacy and his impact on later writers and intellectuals. Overall, Giovanni Boccaccio: As Man And Author is an informative and insightful book that offers a comprehensive understanding of the life and works of one of the most important writers in Italian literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.