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Giovanni Boccaccio (International) assertion Giovanni Boccaccio i(A53604 works by)
Born: Established: 1313
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Italy,
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Western Europe, Europe, ; Died: Ceased: 1375
Gender: Male
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BiographyHistory

Boccaccio was an Italian poet and author who is often described as a Renaissance Humanist. He was a friend and correspondent of Petrarch. Multiple editions of The Decameron were banned in Australia.

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  • Boccaccio is included in AustLit because his work was banned or restricted in Australia by the federal censor.
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