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An illustration of Matteo outsmarting an ogre in a Sicilian valley, folktale scene.

The Clever Peasant and the Ogre

In a sun-drenched valley in Sicily, surrounded by rugged hills and olive groves, there lay a small village whose people lived simple lives. They tilled the land, tended goats, and harvested citrus fruits that perfumed the air. Life was often harsh, yet the villagers endured with patience, hospitality, and strong
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