Avril: Being Essays on the Poetry of the French Renaissance by Hilaire Belloc

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Author Belloc, Hilaire, 1870-1953
Title Avril: Being Essays on the Poetry of the French Renaissance
Note Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Charles of Orleans -- Villon -- Marot -- Ronsard -- Du Bellay -- Malherbe.
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Summary "Avril: Being Essays on the Poetry of the French Renaissance" by Hilaire Belloc is a collection of literary essays written in the early 20th century. The work explores the poetry of key figures in the French Renaissance, such as Charles of Orleans, Villon, Marot, Ronsard, Du Bellay, and Malherbe. Through these essays, Belloc seeks to provide insights into the influence of French literature on European culture and the qualities that define these poets' contributions and legacies. The opening of the collection introduces Belloc's dedication to exploring the often overlooked literary richness of the French Renaissance, emphasizing its significance to English thought and culture. He discusses historical separations between France and England and the neglect of prominent French poets while laying the groundwork for his analysis of Charles of Orleans, the first poet he examines. Belloc presents Orleans as a gentle figure who, despite his medieval style, hints at the fresh lyrical expression that would characterize the Renaissance. The essay celebrates Orleans' contributions to poetry, framing him as a precursor to a vibrant literary movement that blossomed in the years that followed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French poetry -- 16th century -- History and criticism
Subject Renaissance -- France
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