Introduction To French Poetry (Dual-Language)

An useful survey of the development of French poetry, this book anthologizes works by France's finest and most influential poets—from the mid-15th century to modern times. Included are luminaries such as Charles d'Orléans, François Villon, Joachim du Bellay, Ronsard, La Fontaine, Voltaire, Chénier, Hugo, Musset, Gauthier, Vigny, Baudelaire, Mallarmé, Verlaine, Rimbaud, Claudel, Valéry, Apollinaire, Perse, Èluard, and Bonnefoy. The French texts come from the best critical editions, with clear prose translations on facing pages by Stanley Applebaum. An introductory essay explains the formal aspects of versification, and each poet has a biographical and critical essay alongside illustrations. This anthology is ideal for beginners, providing an easy way to experience French poetry and learn vocabulary and grammar.