Heptameron
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Heptameron
So what does Heptameron mean?
- Heptameron is a collection 72 short stories originally written in French by Marguerite de Navarre
- The stories are told 10 at a time over a period of 7 days
- Heptameron is derived from two Greek words: Hept (seven) and Ameron (days)
- The book was not given the title Heptameron by its author. Navarre planned to write 100 stories told over 10 days, but she died before it was completed.
- Heptameron is quite vulgar, sexy and irreverent. A favorite target are corrupt priests and monks. This is surprising given that the author was genuinely religious.
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