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From "Giovanni Boccaccio, a Biographical Study" by Hutton, Edward
Fiammetta (Maria d'Aquino)
Boccaccio's muse and great love, thought to be the illegitimate daughter of King Robert of Naples.
Core Belief
"Personal freedom and the pursuit of pleasure are paramount, even if it means disregarding social conventions and causing pain to others."
Worldview
A worldly and courtly worldview that values beauty, status, and sensual gratification, often at the expense of genuine emotional connection.
Personality
A proud and alluring woman of noble birth, Fiammetta is portrayed as both desirable and unattainable, capricious and cruel, embodying the complexities of courtly love and the transient nature of beauty.
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