The Heptameron of Margaret, Queen of Navarre

Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549

About this book

"The Heptameron of Margaret, Queen of Navarre" by Marguerite is a collection of 72 short stories published posthumously in 1558. Inspired by Boccaccio's Decameron, it presents tales told by travelers stranded at an abbey while awaiting a bridge's completion. The stories explore love, lust, infidelity, and sexual intrigue, often featuring cuckolded spouses and romantic entanglements. Originally planned for one hundred stories across ten days, the work remained incomplete at Marguerite's death, ending midway through the eighth day.

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Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heptam%C3%A9ron

Author

Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549

Reading level

A2 · Elementary

Language

English