The Heptameron is a collection of tales and novels written by Marguerite, Queen of Navarre. This book, published in 1886, is the first complete translation of the work into English prose and verse. The Heptameron consists of 72 stories that are told by a group of ten individuals who are stranded in the Pyrenees Mountains due to a flood. The stories are primarily focused on love, relationships, and morality, and are often bawdy and humorous. The book also includes a prologue and epilogue that provide context for the stories and reflect on the nature of storytelling itself. The Heptameron is considered a significant work of French literature and a precursor to the modern short story. This edition includes illustrations and a detailed introduction by the translator.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
The Heptameron Or Tales And Novels Of Marguerite, Queen Of Navarre
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The Heptameron is a collection of tales and novels written by Marguerite, Queen of Navarre. This book, published in 1886, is the first complete translation of the work into English prose and verse. The Heptameron consists of 72 stories that are told by a group of ten individuals who are stranded in the Pyrenees Mountains due to a flood. The stories are primarily focused on love, relationships, and morality, and are often bawdy and humorous. The book also includes a prologue and epilogue that provide context for the stories and reflect on the nature of storytelling itself. The Heptameron is considered a significant work of French literature and a precursor to the modern short story. This edition includes illustrations and a detailed introduction by the translator.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and...
Experience the enchanting literary world of 16th century France with this newly translated collection of tales from Queen Margaret of Navarre. Filled with intrigue, romance, and biting wit, these...
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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and...
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of...
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