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Frederigo of the Alberighi Family
This novella unfolds as a touching tale of unrequited love, sacrifice, ill and expresses a desire for the bird. Monna Giovanna, driven by
and ultimate redemption. Themes of devotion, generosity, and fate motherly love, visits Federigo to ask for the falcon.
shape this moving narrative.
Federigo, delighted by her visit, wishes to honor her with a fine
Federigo degli Alberighi, a nobleman renowned for his virtue meal. Unaware of her purpose, he sacrifices his beloved falcon
and gallantry, falls deeply in love with the noblewoman Monna to prepare the feast. When Monna Giovanna reveals her request
Giovanna. Despite his lavish efforts to win her affection, she does after the meal, Federigo is devastated but graciously explains his
not return his love. Undeterred, Federigo spends his fortune in her actions.
honor until he is left with nothing but a modest country home and
his prized falcon. Moved by Federigo’s selflessness and unwavering devotion,
Monna Giovanna sees his true worth. She chooses to marry him,
After her husband’s death, Monna Giovanna visits her countryside despite her wealth and status, bringing love and prosperity into
estate with her son. The boy, charmed by Federigo’s falcon, falls his life. They live happily ever after, a testament to love’s ability
to triumph through sacrifice and endurance.
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