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Canterbury Tales And Decameron Comparative Essay

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In comparing and contrasting “The Canterbury Tales” and “The Decameron” by Chaucer and Boccaccio. They were both written in the 14 th century and in the same time frame 1300 A.D. Both stories are established as frame narratives, a story within a story. With a range of themes and perspectives, and at times, there is also opinions. Both stories are contrasting as well. While Chaucer leaves it up to the reader for the final decision, Boccaccio has a tendency to be more direct with his opinion. Boccaccio and Chaucer found ways to produce humor and wit. One way was through religion. Boccaccio’s Decameron is a frame tale that has death outside the frame. In the Decameron, seven women and three men leave plague-stricken Florence for country
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