The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio is a collection of short stories written in the 14th century. 

This seminal work features a framing narrative in which a group of ten nobles seven women and three men flee the decaying city of Florence during the Black Death. 

As they take refuge in the countryside, each member of the group recounts a tale over ten separate days, resulting in a rich tapestry of stories that explore themes such as love, deception, and morality.