I really enjoyed reading *The Decameron Vol. 1*, so I decided to read Vol. 2 as well. The story in Vol. 2 follows the same progression as in Vol. 1, and the content is similar. One slight difference is that the final chapter of Vol. 2 includes an account of Boccaccio's life and an analysis of his work. The scathing satire regarding the corruption of the monks made me burst into laughter while reading, and I was reminded once again that a man harboring a grudge is even more terrifying. In any