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The enduring Griselda
After what had to have been one of the longest and most frustrating days of my life, I have gotten what little sleep time has allowed me and am now able to post. The Griselda story was, in my opinion, … Continue reading
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Until I can get there. . .
Hey, you guys. I am on my way, but I won’t be in until 11:15 or so. Look up on the Decameron Web Petrarch’s letter to Boccaccio about the Decameron, with his translation of the Griselda story. Look at the … Continue reading
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On to The Decameron
I have been incredibly behind on this reading but today I am pretty sure I am up to snuff with the days four, six and seven. Hopefully that’s right. If not… well, dang. To begin, the seventh day just screams … Continue reading
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Dante: the Original Emo Kid.
Too bad Dante’s not around to hear Taking Back Sunday. From the very beginning of Vita Nuova, I get that Dante has elevated Beatrice beyond just Beatrice, some girl he bumped into a couple of times during her life. Rather … Continue reading
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Bold Women
The issue I seem to keep running up against in both Arabian Nights and the Decameron is the extent of control women have in their marriage choices. I really hadn’t thought that they would have much say in the matter … Continue reading
Pleasantly Surprised
I remember reading an article for the annotated bibliography in Dr. Kennedy’s 310 class about Boccaccio’s The Decameron, and I also remember thinking that I hoped I would never have to read it. When I saw it on the syllabus … Continue reading
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Book 8 (Tristan)
mercy – In this work we are given a look at the well rounded knight who is not simply filled with an all-consuming lust for blood; although the interplay of shame and honor do directly lead to fighting between one … Continue reading
Eleanor of Aquitaine
Just thought I would add this image of Eleanor that was painted by one of my favorite artists, Kinuko Y. Craft. Eleanor was, from all accounts, one of the most successful woman in the history of world politics. She married … Continue reading
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Violence in the Middle Ages
First of all, since I missed class yesterday, if any or all of this was talked about, I’ll shut up and color (although i always had a hard time staying inside those damn lines). From what I’ve read on the … Continue reading
What Wikipedia taught me about Camilla
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