'The Complete Works of Francois Villon (Bantam Classics)'


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Books : The Complete Works of Francois Villon (Bantam Classics)

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from: Bantam Books See Larger Image Binding: Paperback Label: Bantam Books Manufacturer: Bantam Books Number Of Pages: 228 Publication Date: 1960 Publisher: Bantam Books Sales Rank: 1813418 Studio: Bantam Books Editorial Review: Product Description: A bilingual edition, with French and English on facing pages. Includes Le Lais/The Legacy, Le Testament/The Testament, Poesies Diverses/Miscellaneous Poems, and Le Jargon et Jobelin/Poems in Slang. With an introduction by William Carlos Williams; and translations, a short biography of Villon, notes, a bibliography, and indexes by Anthony Bonner. Customer Reviews Average Rating: Rating: - A Timeless Bandit Francois Villon belongs to the rich French tradition of outlaw artists. Born in 1431, raised in Paris, he was a university-trained scholar who somehow dropped feet first into the underworld of his time. His brief but colorful life is reflected in his poetry. In this volume, the reader will be introduced to one of the great poets of the French canon and one of the finest poets of the Late Medieval. Inside are verses that range from bawdy and profane to profoundly reflective and lyrical, ... Read More

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