The Literature of the French Renaissance: Volume 2

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)

9781107505568, 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.

17. The lesser starts
18. The second generation
19. The Renaissance drama
Part III. (1580–1605) Montaigne: 20. The return to nature
21. Montaigne
22. The followers of Rabelais
23. Memoirs and letters
24. History and political science
25. The Satire Ménippée
26. D'Aubigné
27. The years of transition
28. Regnier
29. Conclusion
Appendix E. The authorship of the Discours merveilleux
Appendix F. The genesis of the Satire Ménippée
Appendix G. On some biographical and bibliographical works
Appendix H. Chronological table.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]