This thesis aims to address some of the themes raised by Edward Said in his essay "Orientalism." Specifically, it seeks to apply the idea that European prejudice against the Orient and its peoples can also be found in literature. Boccaccio was chosen for the exotic setting that characterizes some of his tales and for their portrayal of non-European and Muslim populations. The thesis analyzes key recurring themes in Boccaccio's and medieval literature, seeking to understand their compatibility with Said's theses. A historical-geographical analysis of Middle Eastern locations is also included, drawing comparisons with both the colonial era and the medieval period. The final goal is to demonstrate the limitations of the Orientalist thesis, not only by providing examples of criticism but also by explaining the true narrative intent behind the narrative of the Decameron.
La tesi si propone di affrontare alcuni temi esposti da Edward Said nel suo saggio 'Orientalismo'. In particolare, si cerca di applicare l'idea secondo cui il pregiudizio dell'uomo europeo nei confronti dell'Oriente e delle popolazioni che vi abitano siano riscontrabili anche in ambito letteraterario. Si è scelto Boccaccio per l'ambientazione esotica che caratterizza certe sue novelle e per la rappresentazione che si fa in esse delle popolazioni non europee e musulmane. Nel corso della tesi si analizzano tematiche chiave ricorrenti nella letteratura boccacciana e medievale, cercando di capire la loro compatibilità con le tesi esposte da Said. Si lascia spazio anche ad un'analisi storico-geografica dei luoghi del medio oriente, facendo un raffronto sia con l'era coloniale sia con il periodo medievale. L'obiettivo finale è dimostrare i limiti della tesi orientalista, non solo portando esempi di critica a essa ma spiegando il vero intento narrativo che si cela ditero alla narrazione del Decameron.
L'orientalismo in Boccaccio? Le novelle dell'altrove nel Decameron
BARBIERI, ANDREA
2024/2025
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This thesis aims to address some of the themes raised by Edward Said in his essay "Orientalism." Specifically, it seeks to apply the idea that European prejudice against the Orient and its peoples can also be found in literature. Boccaccio was chosen for the exotic setting that characterizes some of his tales and for their portrayal of non-European and Muslim populations. The thesis analyzes key recurring themes in Boccaccio's and medieval literature, seeking to understand their compatibility with Said's theses. A historical-geographical analysis of Middle Eastern locations is also included, drawing comparisons with both the colonial era and the medieval period. The final goal is to demonstrate the limitations of the Orientalist thesis, not only by providing examples of criticism but also by explaining the true narrative intent behind the narrative of the Decameron.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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