Patient Griselda tells the story of Griselda, a poor peasant girl chosen by the Marquis Walter to be his wife, only to face a series of devastating tests of her loyalty. Walter secretly takes away her newborn daughter and son, allows her to believe they are dead, then publicly dismisses her in favor of a new bride. Through each blow, Griselda responds with unwavering calm and dignity. The story builds quietly toward a breaking point — not Griselda's, but Walter's — as his own cruelty finally confronts him.

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