The Heptameron

Name: The Heptameron
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SKU: 9780140443554
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By Marguerite De Navarre

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The Heptameron by Marguerite De Navarre is a collection of 72 tales told by a group of nobles stranded at an abbey due to heavy rains. The characters, similar to those in The Decameron, entertain themselves by sharing stories that range from romantic to moralistic and humorous. Through these narratives, the book explores themes of love, betrayal, and human nature while offering a glimpse into the societal norms of the 16th century.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate classic literature filled with tales of love, intrigue, and moral dilemmas, as it weaves together a collection of stories that explore the complexities of human nature. This work may appeal to those interested in the nuances of Renaissance society, offering a window into the social and cultural dynamics of the time through its vivid storytelling.

The Heptameron

In the early 1500s five men and five women find themselves trapped by floods and compelled to take refuge in an abbey high in the Pyrenees. When told they must wait days for the bridge to be repaired, they are inspired to pass the time in a cultured manner by each telling a story every day.

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A fascinating and witty collection of stories, giving great insight into sixteenth-century France.

In the early 1500s, five men and five women find themselves trapped by floods and compelled to take refuge in an abbey high in the Pyrenees. When told they must wait days for a bridge to be repaired, they are inspired—by recalling Boccaccio's Decameron—to pass the time in a cultured manner by each telling a story every day.

The stories, however, soon degenerate into a verbal battle between the sexes, as the characters weave tales of corrupt friars, adulterous noblemen, and deceitful wives. From the cynical Saffredent to the young idealist Dagoucin or the moderate Parlamente—believed to express De Navarre's own views—The Heptameron provides a fascinating insight into the minds and passions of the nobility of sixteenth-century France.

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The Heptameron by Marguerite De Navarre is often praised for its rich storytelling and intricate portrayal of Renaissance society. Critics appreciate its exploration of human nature, relationships, and morality through a collection of tales, similar in style to Boccaccio's Decameron. The book's clever dialogue and vibrancy of character make it a cherished piece of literature that continues to engage modern audiences.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780140443554

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 February 1984

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

Introduction by Paul Chilton
Translated by Paul Chilton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 133.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 376g

Pages: 544

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Marguerite De Navarre Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Paul A. Chilton is Senior Lecturer at the University of Warwick. He is the author of books and articles on French Renaissance literature and on language, society and politics. Paul A. Chilton is Senior Lecturer at the University of Warwick. He is the author of books and articles on French Renaissance literature and on language, society and politics. Paul A. Chilton is Senior Lecturer at the University of Warwick. He is the author of books and articles on French Renaissance literature and on language, society and politics.