About this book
A sharp and surprising glimpse into Renaissance wit, Deux farces inédites attribuées à la reine Marguerite de Navarre — La fille abhorrant mariaige; La vierge repentie (1538) by Queen Marguerite brings to life two little-known dramatic pieces that probe marriage, virtue, and social hypocrisy. Rooted in early 16th-century France and authored by the sister of François I, these farces mix comic irreverence with moral reflection, reflecting the humanist currents and courtly tensions of their age.
Blending satire and theatrical immediacy, the plays stage vivid characters whose follies illuminate debates about marriage, female agency, and repentance without moralizing. Language and situation evoke the lively popular theatre of the Renaissance while bearing the subtle intelligence associated with Marguerite’s broader literary circle. Listeners will find humor, pointed social observation, and a window onto the cultural landscape that shaped later French drama and prose.
Perfect for fans of Renaissance literature, historical drama, and anyone curious about the overlooked voices of early modern France, this audiobook offers a rare encounter with comedic texts attributed to a major literary figure. Listen to discover witty, historically grounded fare that enriches understanding of gender, faith, and performance in the 1530s.
