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Title:
The Heptameron of Margaret, Queen of Navarre
A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Heptameron of Margaret, Queen of Navarre" by Marguerite is a collection of short stories written during the early 16th century. This literary work unfolds in a frame narrative style, mirroring Boccaccio's "Decameron," and it encompasses themes of love, fidelity, and morality set against the backdrop of the societal norms of its time. Through its vibrant tales, the book explores human emotions and relationships in a manner that is both engaging and thought-provoking. The Heptameron is structured around a series of tales told by a group of ten characters who are trapped in a secluded place due to a flood. Each story delves into the complexities of love, often highlighting the consequences of infidelity and deception. The characters range from noblemen and women to commoners, presenting a rich tapestry of perspectives on romantic entanglements. The stories are filled with intrigue, humor, and moral lessons, as the storytellers reflect on their personal experiences and the follies that they witness in others. Despite being set in the past, the themes resonate with contemporary readers, making it a timeless piece that delves into the human psyche. (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
Editor: Widger, David, 1932-2021?
Illustrator: Dunker, Balthasar Anton, 1746-1807
Illustrator: Freudenberger, Sigmund, 1745-1801
Translator: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
EBook No.: 28858
Published: May 17, 2009
Downloads: 605
Language: English
Subject: Indexes
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 Heptameron of Margaret, Queen of Navarre
A Linked Index to the Project Gutenberg Edition
Note: Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Heptameron of Margaret, Queen of Navarre" by Marguerite is a collection of short stories written during the early 16th century. This literary work unfolds in a frame narrative style, mirroring Boccaccio's "Decameron," and it encompasses themes of love, fidelity, and morality set against the backdrop of the societal norms of its time. Through its vibrant tales, the book explores human emotions and relationships in a manner that is both engaging and thought-provoking. The Heptameron is structured around a series of tales told by a group of ten characters who are trapped in a secluded place due to a flood. Each story delves into the complexities of love, often highlighting the consequences of infidelity and deception. The characters range from noblemen and women to commoners, presenting a rich tapestry of perspectives on romantic entanglements. The stories are filled with intrigue, humor, and moral lessons, as the storytellers reflect on their personal experiences and the follies that they witness in others. Despite being set in the past, the themes resonate with contemporary readers, making it a timeless piece that delves into the human psyche. (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
Editor: Widger, David, 1932-2021?
Illustrator: Dunker, Balthasar Anton, 1746-1807
Illustrator: Freudenberger, Sigmund, 1745-1801
Translator: Saintsbury, George, 1845-1933
EBook No.: 28858
Published: May 17, 2009
Downloads: 605
Language: English
Subject: Indexes
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.