TY - BOOK AU - Gomme,George Laurence AU - Wheatley,Henry B. TI - The History of Patient Grisel, 1619 T2 - Chap-books and folk-lore tracts ... First series. Vol. 4 (of 5) AV - PR PY - 2019/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Griselda (Legendary character) N1 - Release date is 2019-09-28; Produced by Richard Tonsing, hekula03, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The History of Patient Grisel, 1619" by George Laurence Gomme and Henry B. Wheatley is a historical folk tale that showcases the theme of virtuous female obedience. This story, likely written in the early 17th century, illustrates the archetype of Griselda, embodying patience and loyalty despite extreme trials inflicted by her husband, the Marquis of Saluss. The narrative reflects societal norms and values of the time regarding marriage and the expected behavior of women. The tale begins with the Marquis, convinced by his subjects to marry, who chooses Griselda, the virtuous daughter of a poor man. As their life progresses, he subjects Griselda to a series of cruel tests to verify her loyalty, including taking away their children under the guise of protecting his honor. Through all her hardships, Griselda remains steadfast, displaying an unwavering spirit and patience. Eventually, the Marquis recognizes her unwavering loyalty and kindness, leading to a reconciliation and the restoration of their children. This climax reinforces the values of virtue and the mistaken pursuit of social status over personal worth, encapsulating the moral lesson of enduring love and fidelity amid adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60373 ER -