La Fontaine: One Of The Greater French Poets

La Fontaine: One Of The Greater French Poets is a book written by John C. Bailey. The book is a biography of Jean de La Fontaine, a French poet who lived in the 17th century. The book explores La Fontaine's life and work, including his most famous collection of fables. It also delves into the political and social context of La Fontaine's time, providing insight into the challenges and opportunities that he faced as a writer. The book is written in English and is intended for readers who are interested in French literature, poetry, and history. It is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of one of France's most celebrated poets.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Claims Of French Poetry: Nine Studies In The Greater French Poets, by John C Bailey. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417956933.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.