Teaching - Literature, Italian Poetry - Literary Criticism, General & Miscellaneous Italian Fiction & Prose Literature - Literary Criticism, Secondary Education

Approaches to Teaching Boccaccio's Decameron

Name: Approaches to Teaching Boccaccio's Decameron
Author: James H. McZgregor
ISBN: 9780873527620

by James H. McZgregor, James H. McGregor

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The essays in this collection describe ways to introduce the to undergraduate students. The first part surveys editions and translations, suggests readings, and recommends background studies and audiovisual and electronic resources for instructors. The second part contains 18 essays on teaching the in a variety of settings. While some offer ideas for studying Boccaccio's work in religious or historical contexts, others discuss its critical reception and literary precedents. Still others investigate the roles women play in the tales, the sexual content of the novelle, and the influence of the work on European literature. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)