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""Boccaccio on Poetry"" presents a seminal exploration of the literary and philosophical defense of poetic expression as articulated by the renowned Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio. This work focuses primarily on the final two books of Boccaccio's massive encyclopedic project, ""Genealogia Deorum Gentilium"", providing readers with an insightful look into the medieval and early Renaissance understanding of literature. In this volume, Charles G. Osgood provides an indispensable translation and commentary that elucidates Boccaccio's arguments against the detractors of poetry. Boccaccio champions poetry not merely as entertainment, but as a profound medium for conveying theological and moral truths through allegory and myth. He addresses the complex relationship between pagan mythology and Christian doctrine, asserting the dignity of the poet's craft in the face of contemporary skepticism. This scholarly treatment serves as a vital bridge for understanding the transition from medieval thought to the humanist ideals of the Renaissance. It remains an essential resource for students and scholars of literary theory, Italian history, and classical reception, offering a comprehensive look at how one of history's greatest storytellers viewed the power and purpose of the written word. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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