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From: Paul Diffley <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 1997 22:54:37 GMT
Subject: ONIONS
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Dear Colleagues,
Does anyone have any information on the significance (symbolic or medicinal or
religious or herbal, or otherwise) of onions (cipolle) in the time up to and of
Giovanni Boccaccio (1313-75)? I am working on the Fra Cipolla story from
Decameron and would much appreciate absolutely any hints or clues from the
growing number of medievalists on our Mailbase.
I'll keep you informed of my progress, and acknowledge any helpful in the
proper way. Thanks in advance.
Paul Diffley (e-mail [log in to unmask]) Professor of Italian, Exeter
University, UK.
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