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The Third Day

The First Novell

STORYTELLER: FILOSTRATO
ARTWORK: THE DECAMERON OF PETRU RUSU
THE THIRD DAY, THE FIRST NOVELL
1985 HAND COLORED ETCHING
AQUATINTA AQUAFORTE 21X29 CM | 8½X11½ IN

People are sadly mistaken, says Filostrato,
if they think that a woman leaves behind
her carnal desires when she becomes a
nun. They’re also incredibly stupid to think
that rough living and constant prayer will
take away these desires. Filostrato will tell
a tale that will bust those myths wide open.

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