The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 4 (of 5) by Marguerite

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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
Title The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 4 (of 5)
Original Publication London : The Society of English Bibliophilists, 1894
Note Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Note Preceded by vol III PG#17703 and followed by vol V PG#17705
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 4 (of 5)" by Marguerite is a collection of stories written in the 16th century. This volume continues the narrative tradition started in earlier sections, featuring a series of tales that revolve around themes of love, morality, and the complexities of human relationships. The stories often include a mix of humor and tragedy, focusing on various characters from different social strata and their intricate interactions. The opening of this volume sets the stage with a prologue that introduces the gathering of characters who will narrate the tales, highlighting their interests in matters of love and virtue. The first tale presents a chilling account of a wicked friar whose desires lead to tragic consequences, followed by tales that explore themes such as marital fidelity, the dangers of spiritual love, and the tests of patience and wisdom in relationships. The conversations between characters underscore societal norms, the nature of wickedness, and the moral lessons that are drawn from each story, engaging the reader with both narrative depth and rich character dynamics. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Love stories, French -- Translations into English
Subject Tales -- France -- Translations into English
Category Text
EBook-No. 17704
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 25, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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