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Il filocolo
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Il filocolo

work by Boccaccio
Also known as: “Thirteen Most Pleasant and Delectable Questions of Love”(Show More)
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Il filocolo is an early prose work by Giovanni Boccaccio, written around 1336. Derived from the French romance Floire et Blancheflor, it is considered an important literary experiment. The work explores themes of love and adventure, focusing on the story of Florio and Biancofiore. It showcases Boccaccio's early engagement with romance literature and his efforts to elevate vernacular writing, influenced by classical traditions. This work, along with others from his early period, demonstrates Boccaccio's developing style and his contribution to the burgeoning Renaissance literary scene.12

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  1. Italian literature - Boccaccio (1313–75)
  2. Giovanni Boccaccio

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