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Title: The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 3 (of 5)

Original Publication: London : The Society of English Bibliophilists, 1894

Note: Preceded by vol II PG #17702 and followed by vol IV PG #17704

Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 3 (of 5)" by Marguerite, Queen of Navarre is a collection of short stories written during the early 16th century. This volume continues the narrative structure established in earlier volumes, featuring a series of interconnected tales woven around themes of love, fidelity, and moral dilemmas within a courtly context. The stories explore intricate human relationships, often highlighting the contrast between virtue and vice, particularly in romantic entanglements. The opening of this volume provides a taste of its content through stories that depict the struggles of various characters entangled in matters of the heart. For example, in Tale XIX, Pauline and her beloved gentleman choose to forsake the world by entering religious life rather than be separated from one another, a reflection of their intense love and commitment. Tale XX introduces a different perspective, as the Lord of Riant grapples with despair upon discovering his lover's infidelity, prompting a sudden severing of his feelings. These tales set the tone for the subsequent stories in the volume, which promise to delve into the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations, exemplifying the nuanced approach the author takes in addressing the frailties of love and devotion. (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.: 17703

Published: Feb 7, 2006

Downloads: 115

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.

urn:gutenberg:17703:2 2006-02-07T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Saintsbury, George Freudenberger, Sigmund Dunker, Balthasar Anton Le Roux de Lincy Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre en 1
2024-11-10T06:33:26Z The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 3 (of 5)

This edition has images.

Title: The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 3 (of 5)

Original Publication: London : The Society of English Bibliophilists, 1894

Note: Preceded by vol II PG #17702 and followed by vol IV PG #17704

Note: Reading ease score: 65.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 3 (of 5)" by Marguerite, Queen of Navarre is a collection of short stories written during the early 16th century. This volume continues the narrative structure established in earlier volumes, featuring a series of interconnected tales woven around themes of love, fidelity, and moral dilemmas within a courtly context. The stories explore intricate human relationships, often highlighting the contrast between virtue and vice, particularly in romantic entanglements. The opening of this volume provides a taste of its content through stories that depict the struggles of various characters entangled in matters of the heart. For example, in Tale XIX, Pauline and her beloved gentleman choose to forsake the world by entering religious life rather than be separated from one another, a reflection of their intense love and commitment. Tale XX introduces a different perspective, as the Lord of Riant grapples with despair upon discovering his lover's infidelity, prompting a sudden severing of his feelings. These tales set the tone for the subsequent stories in the volume, which promise to delve into the complexities of human emotions and societal expectations, exemplifying the nuanced approach the author takes in addressing the frailties of love and devotion. (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.: 17703

Published: Feb 7, 2006

Downloads: 115

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.

urn:gutenberg:17703:3 2006-02-07T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Saintsbury, George Freudenberger, Sigmund Dunker, Balthasar Anton Le Roux de Lincy Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre en 1