Anthology Of French Poetry

The Anthology of French Poetry: From the Time of Froissart up to the Beginning of the Present Century (1906) is a comprehensive collection of French poetry that spans several centuries. Compiled and edited by Frederick Lawton, this book offers a diverse selection of poems from some of the most notable French poets.The anthology includes works from the medieval period, such as those by Guillaume de Machaut and Francois Villon, as well as poems from the Renaissance era, including those by Pierre de Ronsard and Joachim du Bellay. It also features the works of prominent poets from the Enlightenment period, such as Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau.The book further showcases the Romantic movement, with poems by Victor Hugo, Alfred de Musset, and Charles Baudelaire, among others. It also includes works from the Symbolist movement, such as those by St¿¿¿¿¿phane Mallarm¿¿¿¿¿ and Paul Verlaine.Overall, this anthology provides a comprehensive overview of French poetry, highlighting the evolution of the genre over time. It is an excellent resource for students and scholars of French literature, as well as for anyone with an interest in poetry and literary history.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.