{"product_id":"2026200005117-secondhand-the-heptameron-tales-and-novels-of-marguerite-queen-of-navarre","title":"The Heptameron: Tales And Novels Of Marguerite Queen Of Navarre","description":"\u003cp\u003eEdition: First Edition\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage\u003cbr\u003ePages: Tanning and foxing                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003cbr\u003eCondition remarks: Tanning\/ tide marks on title page, otherwise pages clear and clean. Light foxing on block\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarguerite 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48750341652699,"sku":"2026200005117-SECONDHAND","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/f85a6393-86b6-4a31-8900-739555a15b6c.png?v=1778094557","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200005117-secondhand-the-heptameron-tales-and-novels-of-marguerite-queen-of-navarre","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}