The Corbaccio, or, The Labyrinth of Love
The Corbaccio, or, The Labyrinth of Love
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 199390
Novel • Fiction
1993
Adult
18+ years
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In The Corbaccio, a narrative by Giovanni Boccaccio, a dream-guided journey unfolds where a person encounters a guide who reveals insights into love’s complexities and follies. The work blends allegory and satire, exploring human emotions and the consequences of romantic obsession.
Mysterious
Dark
Melancholic
The Corbaccio is one of Giovanni Boccaccio's lesser-known works when compared to his famed The Decameron.
Some scholars believe that The Corbaccio might have been inspired by Boccaccio’s own experiences and disappointments in love.
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Novel • Fiction
1993
Adult
18+ years
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