
The Literature of the French Renaissance: Volume 2
Arthur Tilley(Author)
Cambridge University Press
Published on 21. May 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
378 pages
978-1-107-50556-8 (ISBN)
Description
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 Regnier. 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.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Cambridge
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 22 mm
Weight
532 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-107-50556-8 (9781107505568)
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Schweitzer Classification
Content
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 Menippee; 26. D'Aubigne; 27. The years of transition; 28. Regnier; 29. Conclusion; Appendix E. The authorship of the Discours merveilleux; Appendix F. The genesis of the Satire Menippee; Appendix G. On some biographical and bibliographical works; Appendix H. Chronological table.