Isbn: 9780243890255 - Quibus Rationibus Sainte-beuve Opus Suum De Xvie Seculo Iterum Atque Iterum Retractaverit, Cui Dissertationi Adjectus Est Ejusdem Operis Apparatus Criticus: Thesim (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolution of French poetry in the 16th century, exploring the shift from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance. The author examines the dominant poetic forms and styles of the period, tracing the influence of classical and Italian literature on French writers. Particular attention is given to the Plà iade, a group of seven poets who sought to elevate French to the level of the ancient Greek and Latin languages, and their rivalry with the more traditionalist poets of the time. The book also discusses the impact of the Protestant Reformation on French literature and the rise of satire as a new genre. Ultimately, this book offers a comprehensive view of the major themes, influences, and figures that shaped French poetry in the 16th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…