The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 1 (of 5): Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 1 (of 5): author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 1 (of 5) is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre (1492–1549). The listed translation credits are Saintsbury, George (1845–1933).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 1 (of 5)" by Marguerite de Navarre is a collection of short stories written in French and published posthumously in 1558. Inspired by Boccaccio's Decameron, this frame narrative follows stranded travelers who pass time by sharing tales while awaiting a bridge's completion. The stories explore love, lust, infidelity, and sexual intrigue, often featuring dramatic ironies and moral complexities. Originally intended to contain one hundred stories across ten days, the collection remained unfinished at Marguerite's death, ending partway through the eighth day.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Tales of the Heptameron, Vol. 1 (of 5)
- Author credits: Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre (1492–1549)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Saintsbury, George (1845–1933)
Catalogue subjects
- Love stories, French -- Translations into English
- Tales -- France -- Translations into English
Gutenberg collections
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Short Stories
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