12. Eliza tells a story about an aggrieved woman who uses wit to put a foolish king in his place (Day 1, Story 9)

Decameron 2020: Survival through Stories

English - August 22, 2020 13:00 - 4 minutes - 3.24 MB
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Previous Episode: 11. Lauretta plainly declares that a covetous man is not worthy of any honor or respect. (Day 1, Story 8)

Next Episode: 13. Pampinea tells a story wherein we learn why honest love agrees with people of all ages.

In the 9th story of the first day Eliza tells the tale of how a courageous Gentlewomen changed the King of France from a meek coward to a just ruler.

This story was narrated by Erin Bogert.

Translation by John Florio. Podcast intro: Karen Alvarado. Editing and Sound Design by Brady Marchand. Copy editing by Bob Jones, Ania Upstill, Karen Alvarado, and J.M. Meyer. Project manager: Celine Dirkes. Graphic design: Hannah Lang.

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