""The Heptameron Or Tales And Novels Of Marguerite, Queen Of Navarre"" is a collection of 72 short stories and novellas written by Marguerite, Queen of Navarre, in the 16th century. The stories are framed as a group of travelers who become stranded in the Pyrenees Mountains and pass the time by telling stories to each other. The tales cover a wide range of topics, including love, betrayal, religion, and morality. The stories are written in a witty and entertaining style, and often contain elements of humor and satire. This 1886 edition of the book is the first complete English translation of the work, and includes both prose and verse versions of the stories. The book is considered a classic of French literature and an important work of the Renaissance period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.