The Heptameron: Tales And Novels Of Marguerite Queen Of Navarre
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Tanning/ tide marks on title page, otherwise pages clear and clean. Light foxing on block
Marguerite de Navarre's The Heptameron presents a captivating collection of seventy-two novellas, echoing the structure of Boccaccio's classic while offering a distinctly French Renaissance perspective. This seminal work chronicles the intricate dance of love, desire, and spiritual contemplation among a group of travelers stranded by a flood. Each tale uncovers the complexities of human relationships, societal hypocrisy, and the enduring quest for moral truth, often with a sharp wit and profound psychological insight. The narrative illustrates the social mores and religious debates of 16th-century France, providing a rich tapestry of human experience. It argues for a nuanced understanding of passion and piety, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of early modern literature.
Author: Marguerite Queen Of Navarre
Format: Hardback
Published: 1959, ELEK BOOKS
Edition: First Edition
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Tanning/ tide marks on title page, otherwise pages clear and clean. Light foxing on block
Marguerite de Navarre's The Heptameron presents a captivating collection of seventy-two novellas, echoing the structure of Boccaccio's classic while offering a distinctly French Renaissance perspective. This seminal work chronicles the intricate dance of love, desire, and spiritual contemplation among a group of travelers stranded by a flood. Each tale uncovers the complexities of human relationships, societal hypocrisy, and the enduring quest for moral truth, often with a sharp wit and profound psychological insight. The narrative illustrates the social mores and religious debates of 16th-century France, providing a rich tapestry of human experience. It argues for a nuanced understanding of passion and piety, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of early modern literature.