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Simona and Pasquino
This novella is a poignant tale of love, misfortune, and the Distraught and grieving, Simona is accused of poisoning her lover
devastating consequences of fate. Themes of devotion, innocence, and brought before a judge. In an attempt to prove her innocence,
and tragedy shape its narrative. she demonstrates how Pasquino died by rubbing another leaf of
the same sage plant against her teeth. Tragically, the plant’s lethal
Simona and Pasquino, two young lovers, meet in secret, cherishing nature claims her life as well.
their time together despite the constraints of their circumstances.
One day, while sitting in a garden, Pasquino rubs a sage leaf This tale concludes with both lovers united in death, leaving
against his teeth, unaware of its poisonous nature. To Simona’s those who hear the story to reflect on the fragility of life and the
horror, he suddenly collapses and dies. capriciousness of fate.
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