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Title: The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 5 (of 5)
Original Publication: London : The Society of English Bibliophilists, 1894
Note: Preceded by vol IV PG #17704
Note: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 5 (of 5)" by Marguerite is a collection of fictional stories written in the early 16th century. This volume continues the tradition of storytelling that emphasizes the interactions and deceptions between men and women, infused with themes of love, honor, and societal commentaries on morality. It is a work that captures the complexities of relationships in a historical context while reflecting on the timeless nature of human behavior. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a series of narratives revolving around moral lessons and the intricacies of love and betrayal. The initial tales involve characters such as the Duke of Urbino, who cruelly punishes a maiden for her role in carrying messages of love, and an apothecary's servant who exacts his revenge on an advocate through a vivid prank. The Prologues introduce each day of storytelling with reflections on virtue and deception, illustrating the juxtaposition of human emotions against societal expectations, and engaging the readers in the exploration of moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters. As the characters navigate their desires and the consequences of their actions, the dialogues highlight the interplay between love, deception, and the quest for personal gain. (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.: 17705
Published: Feb 7, 2006
Downloads: 92
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.
This edition has images.
Title: The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 5 (of 5)
Original Publication: London : The Society of English Bibliophilists, 1894
Note: Preceded by vol IV PG #17704
Note: Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 5 (of 5)" by Marguerite is a collection of fictional stories written in the early 16th century. This volume continues the tradition of storytelling that emphasizes the interactions and deceptions between men and women, infused with themes of love, honor, and societal commentaries on morality. It is a work that captures the complexities of relationships in a historical context while reflecting on the timeless nature of human behavior. The opening of this volume sets the stage for a series of narratives revolving around moral lessons and the intricacies of love and betrayal. The initial tales involve characters such as the Duke of Urbino, who cruelly punishes a maiden for her role in carrying messages of love, and an apothecary's servant who exacts his revenge on an advocate through a vivid prank. The Prologues introduce each day of storytelling with reflections on virtue and deception, illustrating the juxtaposition of human emotions against societal expectations, and engaging the readers in the exploration of moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the characters. As the characters navigate their desires and the consequences of their actions, the dialogues highlight the interplay between love, deception, and the quest for personal gain. (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.: 17705
Published: Feb 7, 2006
Downloads: 92
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.