Italian folktales were put down in writing from the Middle Ages (Decameron, legends), through the 1500s (Straparola), 1600s (Basile) and onwards. Many Italian tales are older than famous French ones - that were borrowed from Italy. Some of the Grimm tales likewise stem from Italian sources. The tales here have been modified somewhat. - Tormod Kinnes
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