Giovanni Boccaccio

Giovanni Boccaccio was an Italian writer born in 1313 in Florence.

He is known for being a key figure in the Italian Renaissance and for his masterpiece 'The Decameron'.

Boccaccio was also a great humanist and is considered one of the precursors of modern prose.

His literary legacy and contribution to Italian literature have positioned him as one of the most influential figures of his time..