The Heptameron by Marguerite de Navarre
The book is a collection of 72 short stories presented as a frame narrative, where a group of travelers, stranded by floods at a monastery in the Pyrenees, decide to entertain themselves by each telling a story every day for ten days. The tales, which were inspired by Boccaccio's "The Decameron," explore themes of love, lust, infidelity, and the complexity of human relationships, often with a moral or religious lesson embedded within them. The stories are told by characters from different social backgrounds, providing a rich tapestry of Renaissance life and offering insight into the societal norms and gender dynamics of the time. The work is notable for its candid and sympathetic portrayal of women's experiences and its subtle critique of contemporary mores.
The 2330th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1558
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- Unknown
- Words
- 107,000
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)