New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Boccaccio Biography
Excellent, extensive resource on Boccaccio's life, including bibliography for more research. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
Steven Kreis, PhD
The History Guide: Giovanni Boccaccio's Life
This site from The History Guide provides an easy-to-read biography of Boccaccio. Mentions "The Decameron" and his influence on Chaucer.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: William Shakespeare Biography
Useful biographical information, career, plays, and interesting facts about William Shakespeare, famous playwright, poet, and actor.