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The document summarizes a story from The Decameron about Saladin, a prince of Babylon, who travels in disguise to Pavia to scout an insurgency. There, he meets and stays with Messer Torello, who treats him and his men with great kindness and hospitality. Later, Messer Torello is captured during a crusade. He is recognized by Saladin and becomes his falconer. When Messer Torello falls ill after believing his wife has remarried, Saladin uses magic to return him home in time to stop the wedding, repaying Messer Torello's earlier kindness. The story illustrates the golden rule of treating others as you wish to be treated
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El Cantar de Mío Cid es un poema épico del siglo XII que narra los últimos años de vida de Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar. Se divide en tres partes que cubren su destierro de Castilla, la toma de Valencia y bodas de sus hijas, y la afrenta de Corpes donde sus yernos maltratan a sus hijas. Relata el proceso por el que el Cid recupera su honor político y familiar a través de victorias militares y justicia real.
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Russian Literature
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This document provides a summary of literature in Italy from classical times to the 19th century. It highlights important authors and works from different periods, including Virgil's Aeneid from classical Rome, Dante's Divine Comedy from the 13th century written in the Italian language, and Pinocchio created by Carlo Collodi in the 19th century. The Renaissance saw relatively few advances in Italian literature compared to art and architecture. Overall, the document outlines the long history and rich tradition of literature in Italy over the centuries.
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