Selections From Boileau (1908)

By Oscar Kuhns, Nicolas Boileau, Nicolas Boileau Despréaux, et al.

Book Overview

Selections From Boileau (1908) is a book that contains a collection of literary works by the French poet and critic, Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux. Boileau is considered to be one of the most influential writers of his time, and his works were widely read and admired throughout Europe.The book includes a selection of Boileau's most famous works, including his satirical poems, his critical essays, and his literary critiques. The poems are written in the classical French style and are known for their wit, humor, and sharp social commentary.In addition to the poems, the book also includes several critical essays in which Boileau critiques the works of other writers and provides his own thoughts on the art of writing. These essays are considered to be some of the most important works of literary criticism in the French language.Overall, Selections From Boileau (1908) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of French literature and the development of literary criticism. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the mind of one of the greatest writers of the 17th century and offers insights into the art of writing that are still relevant today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165768291
• ISBN13: 9781165768295
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 154 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"