Boccaccio On Poetry is a book that contains the preface and the fourteenth and fifteenth books of Boccaccio's Genealogia Deorum Gentilium. Written by the Italian author Giovanni Boccaccio, this work is a treatise on the art of poetry and its role in society. In the preface, Boccaccio discusses the importance of poetry and its ability to inspire and educate. He also explores the different types of poetry and their respective merits. The fourteenth and fifteenth books of Genealogia Deorum Gentilium delve deeper into the subject of poetry, focusing on the lives and works of famous poets throughout history. Boccaccio provides detailed biographical information on these poets and analyzes their contributions to the art of poetry. Overall, Boccaccio On Poetry is a comprehensive exploration of the role of poetry in society and the contributions of famous poets throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of poetry and its impact on culture and society.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.