Experience the enchanting literary world of 16th century France with this newly translated collection of tales from Queen Margaret of Navarre. Filled with intrigue, romance, and biting wit, these stories provide a captivating glimpse into Renaissance-era life and culture.
A collection of 72 short stories written in the 16th century by Marguerite of Navarre. The stories take place over a 10 day period and are told by seven women and three men seeking refuge from a flood. Each day covers a different theme ranging from love, to trickery, to loyalty and more. The Heptameron is an important work in the development of French prose and is often compared to Boccaccio's Decameron.