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Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
AuthorBooks · Second hand1636-1711
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux, often known simply as Boileau, was a French poet and critic. He did much to reform the prevailing form of French poetry, in the same way that Blaise Pascal did to reform the prose. He was greatly influenced by Horace.
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About Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux
Birth
1636
Death
1711
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux, often known simply as Boileau, was a French poet and critic. He did much to reform the prevailing form of French poetry, in the same way that Blaise Pascal did to reform the prose. He was greatly influenced by Horace.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was a key figure of French classicism as both a poet and literary critic.
Although remembered for his writing, he began his professional career training as a lawyer.
His most notable work, Lutrin, is a fundamental reference in French literature.
Throughout his prolific career, he wrote over two hundred works exploring various genres.
In addition to his creative work, he served as a historian and translator, leaving a deep mark on the literature of his time.
