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Monna Nonna de’ Pulci
This novella recounts the cleverness and composure of Monna Unshaken, Monna Nonna crafts a swift and cutting reply that
Nonna de’ Pulci as she uses a witty retort to silence an not only rebukes the Bishop’s impropriety but also delights the
inappropriate jest. Themes of intelligence, quick thinking, and audience with her wit. Her retort is so sharp and precise that it
dignity shape the story. leaves the Bishop humbled and silences his further attempts at
jesting.
Monna Nonna, a respected and intelligent woman, finds herself
the target of an unseemly jest by the Bishop of Florence during This tale concludes with Monna Nonna’s dignity and intellect on full
a public gathering. The Bishop, known for his sharp tongue and display, earning her admiration for her grace under pressure and
provocative humor, directs a remark at Monna Nonna, intending to her ability to assert herself in the face of power.
embarrass her.
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