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Poet and the King
Jean de La Fontaine and His Century
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Exploring the life and legacy of La Fontaine, this English translation highlights his status as the greatest French lyric poet of the seventeenth century. Renowned for his fables and Contes, La Fontaine's works continue to resonate, being memorized by generations of French schoolchildren. The book provides a perceptive account of his contributions to literature, showcasing the enduring impact of his storytelling and poetic genius.
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Poet and the King, Marc Fumaroli
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- Released
- 2002
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- Title
- Poet and the King
- Subtitle
- Jean de La Fontaine and His Century
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Marc Fumaroli
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- Released
- 2002
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 522
- ISBN13
- 9780268038779
- Category
- World history
- Description
- Exploring the life and legacy of La Fontaine, this English translation highlights his status as the greatest French lyric poet of the seventeenth century. Renowned for his fables and Contes, La Fontaine's works continue to resonate, being memorized by generations of French schoolchildren. The book provides a perceptive account of his contributions to literature, showcasing the enduring impact of his storytelling and poetic genius.