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Record Number: 4912 Author(s)/Creator(s): Contributor(s): Title: The "Povre Widwe" in the "Nun's Priest's Tale" and Boccaccio's "Decameron" [the poor widow's spare, modest, and healthy way of life is contrasted with the corrupt clergy]. Source: Neuphilologische Mitteilungen 99, 3 ( 1998): Pages 269 - 273. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Boccaccio, Giovanni, Author- Decameron VII, III Chaucer, Geoffrey, Poet- Canterbury Tales- Nun's Priest's Tale Clergy in Literature Literature- Verse Widows in Literature Award Note: Geographic Area: British Isles;Italy Century: 14 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1998. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 00283754

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