The first, and most recognized pioneers of humanism were Petrarch and Giovanni Boccaccio. ... Giovanni Boccacio studied and wrote at about the same time as Petrarch, and is best known for his masterpiece Decameron, which consists of 100 stories organized to give the impression of a total view of society. ...

• Word Count: 1908
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate