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Title: The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 2 (of 5)
Original Publication: London : The Society of English Bibliophilists, 1894
Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note: Preceded by vol I PG #17701 and followed by vol III PG #17703
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 2 (of 5)" by Marguerite, Queen of Navarre, is a historical collection of short stories written in the 16th century. This volume continues a series of narratives that delve into themes of love, fidelity, and moral dilemmas, exploring human relationships through various tales imbued with both humor and tragedy. The tales present a medley of characters, illustrating the social mores and complexities of the time. The opening of this volume introduces individuals caught in both comic and poignant situations involving love and betrayal. For instance, the first tale recounts the misadventures of a man named Bornet, who, while attempting to seduce a maid, unwittingly sleeps with his own wife instead, leading to a humorous yet tragic realization of his folly. It sets the tone for the richness of human emotion that will unfold in subsequent stories, where characters grapple with the consequences of their desires and the often ironic twists of fate. This opening offers a glimpse into the layers of moral reflection and social commentary that characterize Queen Marguerite's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549
Contributor: Le Roux de Lincy, 1806-1869
Illustrator: Dunker, Balthasar Anton, 1746-1807
Illustrator: Freudenberger, Sigmund, 1745-1801
Translator: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
EBook No.: 17702
Published: Feb 7, 2006
Downloads: 281
Language: English
Subject: Love stories, French -- Translations into English
Subject: Tales -- France -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
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Title: The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 2 (of 5)
Original Publication: London : The Society of English Bibliophilists, 1894
Note: Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note: Preceded by vol I PG #17701 and followed by vol III PG #17703
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 2 (of 5)" by Marguerite, Queen of Navarre, is a historical collection of short stories written in the 16th century. This volume continues a series of narratives that delve into themes of love, fidelity, and moral dilemmas, exploring human relationships through various tales imbued with both humor and tragedy. The tales present a medley of characters, illustrating the social mores and complexities of the time. The opening of this volume introduces individuals caught in both comic and poignant situations involving love and betrayal. For instance, the first tale recounts the misadventures of a man named Bornet, who, while attempting to seduce a maid, unwittingly sleeps with his own wife instead, leading to a humorous yet tragic realization of his folly. It sets the tone for the richness of human emotion that will unfold in subsequent stories, where characters grapple with the consequences of their desires and the often ironic twists of fate. This opening offers a glimpse into the layers of moral reflection and social commentary that characterize Queen Marguerite's work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549
Contributor: Le Roux de Lincy, 1806-1869
Illustrator: Dunker, Balthasar Anton, 1746-1807
Illustrator: Freudenberger, Sigmund, 1745-1801
Translator: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
EBook No.: 17702
Published: Feb 7, 2006
Downloads: 281
Language: English
Subject: Love stories, French -- Translations into English
Subject: Tales -- France -- Translations into English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.