Isbn: 9780243897421 - Lexique De La Langue De Chapelain (classic Reprint) (3 results)

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

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

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a collection of the correspondence of the seventeenth-century French author Jean Chapelain, offers a unique glimpse into the literary and intellectual world of the period. The letters showcase Chapelain's vast knowledge of Greek, Latin, Spanish, and Italian literature and demonstrate his significant influence on the development of French literary standards and the establishment of the Acadà mie Française. Through his correspondence with notable figures such as Balzac, La Bruyà re, and Mme de Sà vignà , Chapelain shaped the literary landscape of his time. The book explores themes of literary criticism, aesthetics, language, and patronage, providing valuable insights into the literary tastes and values of the French court and beyond. Chapelain's letters not only document his own literary journey but also shed light on the broader intellectual and cultural landscape of seventeenth-century France. 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. …