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100 1 _aGomme, George Laurence,
_d1853-1916
245 1 4 _aThe History of Patient Grisel, 1619
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aChap-books and folk-lore tracts ... First series. Vol. 4 (of 5)
500 _aRelease date is 2019-09-28
508 _aProduced 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
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGriselda (Legendary character)
700 1 _aWheatley, Henry B.
_q(Henry Benjamin),
_d1838-1917
830 0 _aChap-books and folk-lore tracts ... First series. Vol. 4 (of 5)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60373
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