The Decameron
Narrated by Alison Pettitt , Simon Russell Beale , Gunnar Cauthery , Lucy Briggs-Owen , Daisy Badger , Carly Bawden
- Released
- September 14, 2017
- Length
- 28 hrs 5 mins
- Format
- Original Recording Audiobook
- Narration
- AI narration
- Publisher
- Naxos AudioBooks
The Decameron, a landmark of Middle Ages literature, follows ten young individuals who escape the ravages of the Black Death in Florence. Secluded in a serene environment, they share an array of captivating stories that range from humorous to bawdy, tragic, and provocative. Boccaccio's work serves as a vibrant celebration of physical and sexual vitality, contrasting with the ethereal themes of Dante's Divine Comedy.
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