The Heptameron of Margaret, Queen of Navarre by Marguerite

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By Hazel Ricci Posted on May 6, 2026
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Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549 Marguerite, Queen, consort of Henry II, King of Navarre, 1492-1549
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"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 ...
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Linda Lee
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A must-have for graduate-level students in this discipline.

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