Ronsard

By D. B. Wyndham Lewis and D.B. Wyndham-Lewis

Book Overview

Ronsard by D.B. Wyndham Lewis is a comprehensive biography of the French poet Pierre de Ronsard. The book delves deep into Ronsard's life, exploring his childhood, education, literary career, and personal relationships. Lewis provides a detailed analysis of Ronsard's poetry, examining the themes, styles, and influences that shaped his work. The book also sheds light on the cultural and political context of Ronsard's time, including the French Wars of Religion and the court of Catherine de' Medici. Drawing on extensive research and a wealth of primary sources, Lewis offers a vivid portrait of one of France's greatest poets, revealing the man behind the myth and the enduring legacy of his work. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, Renaissance culture, or the history of poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430486805
• ISBN13: 9781430486800
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"