The Hours of FiammettaA Sonnet Sequence

By Taylor Rachel Annand

The Hours of Fiammetta is a sonnet sequence written by Giovanni Boccaccio about the love of Fiammetta. It describes the joys and sorrows of their passionate relationship, with poems addressing the passing of time, the beauty of nature, and the power of love. The collection explores the complexities of love and the human heart, revealing both its delights and its struggles.