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Holy Irony: Desire and Deception in the Tale of Alibech and Rustico
  Introduction: Giovanni Boccaccio’s The Decameron often walks the line between sacred and profane, but few tales do this as cleverly as the story of Alibech and Rustico. Told on the third day, this tale follows a naive young woman seeking to serve God, only to be led astray by a lustful monk. Through sharp irony and humorous exaggeration, Boccaccio critiques false piety and explores...
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