Boccaccio and the Invention of Italian Literature

Discover the profound impact of Giovanni Boccaccio on Italian literature in Boccaccio and the Invention of Italian Literature by Martin Eisner. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2016, this insightful paperback spans 262 pages and delves into the remarkable emergence of the Italian literary tradition. Eisner presents a unique perspective through an in-depth analysis of a single codex, meticulously written in Boccaccio's own hand, which contains rare texts from literary giants such as Dante, Petrarch, and Cavalcanti. This book not only enriches manuscript studies but also redefines our understanding of Boccaccio's literary contributions. Ideal for scholars and enthusiasts of Italian literature, this work is a vital addition to any literary collection.