The Literature of the French Renaissance: Volume 1

First published in 1904, this book forms part of a two-volume set examining the development of literature during the French Renaissance.

Arthur Tilley (Author)

9781107505513, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 21 May 2015

378 pages
21.6 x 14 x 2.1 cm, 0.48 kg

First published in 1904, this book forms part of a two-volume set examining the development of literature during the French Renaissance. Taken together, the volumes cover the period 1525 to 1605, incorporating detailed information on numerous works and key literary figures, beginning with Francis I and his court and moving through to Mathurin Régnier. Both volumes were written by the renowned Cambridge literary critic and classicist Arthur Tilley (1851–1942). These books will be of value to anyone with an interest in French literature and the Renaissance.

Part I. (1525–50) Marot and Rabelais: 1. Francis I and his court
2. Humanism
3. The moulding of the language
4. Clément Marot
5. The school of Marot
6. Margaret of Navarre
7. Des Periers
8. The precursors of the Pleiad
9. The romances of chivalry
10. Rabelais
11. Calvin
12. Memoirs and chronicles
13. Retrospect
Part II (1550–80) The Pleiad: 14. Valois and Medici
15. Scholars and antiquaries
16. Ronsard and Du Bellay.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]