Publisher's Synopsis
This volume presents a selection of the most important works of Nicolas Boileau Despréaux, one of the greatest French poets of the 17th century. Included are some of his most famous satires, epistles, and epigrams, as well as his seminal work on literary criticism, the 'Art poétique'. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature and culture of the 17th century.
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