Decameron Essay Love, Irony and Death <Tab/> A semi-detailed account of Giovanni Boccaccio's life can be drawn out through the works he left behind as well as records written by family and friends. The literary masterpieces he has completed include La Caccia di Diana, The Aepor Celsiludinis, Mavortis Miles, Nerevus Amphitribus, Sacretamis, Tesedia, Filostrato, Comedia Ninfe, Amorosa Visione, Elegiadi Madonna, Ninfale Fiesolano and, of course, Dacameron. Boccaccio was born in 1313 to …
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…dies. Despite his horrible demeanor while he was alive, Cepparello is made a saint in heaven. This idea follows one that a shepherd will abandon his flock to rescue the one lost sheep, because that sheep is the one he loved best. It also outlines with great love the idea that all sinners are ultimately redeemed and forgiven, and even glorified when set to judgment in front of their creator. <Tab/>