| 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. 1 (of 5)
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| Original Publication |
London : The Society of English Bibliophilists, 1894
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| Note |
Followed by vol II PG#17702
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heptam%C3%A9ron
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 59.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by David Widger
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| Summary |
"The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 1 (of 5)" by Marguerite, Queen of Navarre, is a collection of short stories likely written in the early 16th century. The work consists of a series of narrative tales, often revolving around themes of love, betrayal, and morality, showcasing the complexities of human relationships. The overarching context is set against a backdrop of folk tales and moral lessons that reflect the societal norms and issues of the period. The opening of the narrative serves as a prelude to the tales that follow and provides context about the life of Margaret herself and the historical background of her era. After a preface detailing the history of the manuscript and its previous editions, the book promises an array of stories filled with intrigue and personal conflict. Notably, the first tale introduces a tragic narrative involving a proctor who is led astray by his wife, setting the tone for the exploration of themes such as infidelity and revenge that are prevalent throughout the collection. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that these tales are not only entertainment but also serve as social commentary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Love stories, French -- Translations into English
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| Subject |
Tales -- France -- Translations into English
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
17701 |
| Release Date |
Feb 7, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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