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Rovie Ann Dimacutac @Rovie added blog in Other
2025-05-25 13:38:30 ·

“Love and Nightingales: A Clever Romance from The Decameron”

IntroductionGiovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron often uses humor and cleverness to show different sides of human nature. While some stories are serious or sad, others are funny and light-hearted. One of the most charming tales is the story of Ricciardo and Caterina (Day 5, Tale 4), which shows young love and how people sometimes break rules to follow their hearts. It’s a story about a...

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Carla Lignes @carla added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 15:03:08 ·

“The Flowerpot’s Grisly Secret: Love, Loss, and Lisabetta’s Basil”

INTRODUCTION Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron weaves together humor, intelligence, and tragedy in a way that reflects the complexities of human emotion. In Day 4, Tale 5 often referred to as “The Flowerpot’s Grisly Secret” the narrative takes a particularly dark turn. The tale of Lisabetta and Lorenzo is marked by poetic melancholy and striking...

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Sheryl Nunial @sheshe added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 05:06:32 ·

"A Devilish Trick: How Two Prankster Outsmarted a Doctor."

“It is human nature to think oneself wise and others foolish, yet often it is the reverse that proves true.” - The Decameron, Day 8, Tale 9 Introduction: In Day 8, Tale 9 of The Decameron, Giovanni Boccaccio shares a humorous story about two friends, Bruno and Buffalmacco, who pull a clever prank on a proud doctor named Master Simone. This tale shows how...

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Daniella Andong @Daniella_23 added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 15:28:30 ·

"Disguises and Devotion: Zinevra's Triumph Over Treachery and False Accusation"

Introduction: In The Decameron, Boccaccio tells the exciting and inspiring story of Zinevra, a clever and loyal woman who proves her innocence and outsmarts betrayal. This review shows how Zinevra’s intelligence, strength, and sense of justice allow her to survive deception and defend her honor. The story still matters today because it speaks about trust, gender expectations, and...

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John Arian Taga-amo @johnarian added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 11:48:04 ·

"Love and Punishment: The Dark Fate of Ghismonda and Guiscardo"

INTRODUCTION: Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron, a compilation of one hundred stories woven amidst the Black Death, presents a rich fabric of human life, delving into love, deception, social ranking, and the whimsical nature of destiny. Herein lies the dense tapestry within which Tancred and his daughter Ghismonda's tale emerges as a specifically moving tragedy, a stark examination of love that...

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John Davie Torrevillas @John_Davie added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 11:17:57 ·

"When Life Gives You Grave Robbers: A Tale of Medieval Mishaps"

Giovanni Boccaccio’s Decameron is a masterwork of medieval literature, offering a panoramic view of human nature through one hundred tales told over ten days. Among these stories, The Tale of Andreuccio da Perugia (Second Day, Fifth Story) stands out as a sharp and engaging narrative that combines humor, suspense, and moral insight. It is a story about deception, survival, and unexpected...

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Roy Llanes @jstnllns added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 15:24:45 ·

Fortune's Reversal: How Andreuccio's Neapolitan Nightmare Became His Golden Opportunity

Introduction: In The Decameron, Boccaccio tells the humorous and adventurous story of Andreuccio da Perugia, a young man whose misfortunes in Naples lead him unexpectedly to fortune. This review shows how Andreuccio’s naïveté, quick thinking, and luck carry him through danger and trickery. The story still matters today because it explores themes of fate, street smarts, and the...

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Angelika Maralit @Angelika added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 09:31:53 ·

Love and Pain: A Tragic Tale of Loss

Introduction The Fifth Tale from Day Four of The Decameron tells about a young woman named Lisabetta, who falls in love with a man named Lorenzo. When her brothers find out abouth their relationship, they secretly kill Lorenzo to protect their family's name. The story focuses on how love can lead to pain, how strict family rules can cause harm, and how Lisabetta's deep sadness becomes her...

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Mary Joyce Ferriol @rev added blog in Literature
2025-05-24 12:06:58 ·

Masks of Loyalty: The Deception of Secret Lovers

— Based on the seventh tale of Day Seven, The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio Introduction: A Tale from the Past Long before romance and comedy films began exploring themes of love, the writers from fourteenth century were already told stories rich in wisdom, humor, and moral reflection. Among the most influential literary figures of this period was Giovanni...

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Charles Javier @Charlesjavier12 added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 15:49:54 ·

The Flowerpot’s Grisly Secret: Love, Loss, and Lisabetta’s Basil

Introduction When you think of medieval literature, you might picture knights, plagues, or endless sermons. But Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron flips that expectation. It’s witty, bold, and often surprisingly modern. One story that really stood out to me was the tale of Madonna Filippa from Day 6, Story 7. In this post, I’ll break down how she used her intelligence and...

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Mikaela Cortiguerra @its.me_mikaela added blog in Literature
2025-05-23 03:02:49 ·

Wit Wins the Day: Trickery and Justice in the Tale of Masetto da Lamporecchio

“The one who is thought powerless may often hold the greatest power of all.” — Inspired by The Decameron, Day 3, Tale 1 Introduction Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron, a 14th-century masterpiece, presents a colorful tapestry of human experiences through 100 tales told by a group of young nobles fleeing the plague. Each story offers wit, insight, and critique. One...

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