Filostrato

Filostrato is a literary work written by the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio. The book is a collection of short stories that are interconnected by a common theme of love and desire. The stories are set in medieval Italy and revolve around the lives of various characters who are all struggling with their own romantic relationships. The title of the book, Filostrato, is derived from the Greek words ""philo"" and ""stratos"" which mean ""love"" and ""army"" respectively. The stories in the book are presented in a frame narrative format, where a group of young men and women gather together to tell stories about love and romance. The book is divided into ten chapters, each of which contains several stories. The stories range from humorous and lighthearted to tragic and heart-wrenching. Some of the most famous stories in the book include the tale of Troilus and Criseyde, which was later adapted by the English poet Chaucer, and the story of the lovesick knight, Palamede. Throughout the book, Boccaccio explores the complex and often contradictory nature of love and desire. He portrays love as a force that can bring great joy and happiness, but also as something that can lead to heartbreak and despair. The characters in the book are all searching for love and connection, but they often find themselves thwarted by societal norms, personal insecurities, and the fickleness of human emotions. Overall, Filostrato is a masterful work of literature that explores the timeless themes of love, desire, and human nature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Italian literature, medieval romance, or the complexities of the human heart.I therefore affirm it true, O most beautiful lady, that after by departing from the delightful city of Naples at the most charming season of the year and going hence to Sannio, you suddenly removed from mine eyes, more desirous of your angelic sight than of aught else, what I ought to have known by your presence but did not, that, by its contrary--that is, by the privation of it--I was given instant knowledge of. And this hath saddened my soul so far beyond any proper limit that I can clearly appreciate how great was the happiness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.