Italian Language & Literature 334 - BOCCACCIO: DECAMERON

An in-depth thematic study of Boccaccio's literary masterpiece, Decameron, including its style, structure and historical context. Particular attention will be devoted to Boccaccio's singular interest in how imagination effectively combats the various constraints and even tragic aspects of life such as the plague or certain forms of social, political, psychological oppression. In what way do Boccaccio's novelle provide every reader the same "diletto e utile consiglio" which he was so intent on offering his gracious ladies? Conducted in Italian. Open only to senior Italian majors or by permission of the instructor.

Limited to ITL majors, ITS majors Limited to seniors