Potere dei santi nel Decameron: nota sulla novella di san Giuliano (II 2)

Camassa, Lelio (2019) Potere dei santi nel Decameron: nota sulla novella di san Giuliano (II 2). In: Forme esemplari di costruzione del potere legittimo: Alfonso il Magnanimo (1394-1458). Mondi Mediterranei (1). BUP-Basilicata University Press, Potenza, pp. 220-233. ISBN 978-88-31309-00-4

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Abstract

Decameron, II 2 narrates an amusing novella «di cose catoliche e di sciagure e d’amore» in which Boccaccio talks about significant religious matters, that could be summarized as follows. First of all, the manner in which God intervenes in the world seems to concede consideration to the theological knowledge of chump religious devotees: the main character of the novella, Rinaldo d’Esti, is an uncouth believer, but, in spite of this, his prayers are always granted. Secondary, the brigata ironically comments on saint Julian’s erotic power (which can be found also in previous comical works of the late middle age); the narrators also seem to be sceptic towards the thaumaturgical power of secular saints (a theme that recurs in the previous stories, I 1 e II 1). These two circumstances recommend prudence in judging the divine intervention in earthly events. In closing, when God looks like he’s operating in erotic matters (which is an unusual field, for Him), his action is characterized by uprightness.

Item Type:	Book Section
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Boccaccio, Decameron, God, Holiness, Eros
Subjects:	D History General and Old World > D History (General) > D111 Medieval History
Depositing User:	dr Vincenzo De Luise
Date Deposited:	22 Mar 2021 15:17
Last Modified:	22 Mar 2021 15:17
URI:	http://www.rmoa.unina.it/id/eprint/3340

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