French Lyrics by Arthur Graves Canfield
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"French Lyrics" by Arthur Graves Canfield is a collection of selected and edited French lyric poetry, first published in the late 19th century. The volume is aimed at providing English-speaking readers with an accessible introduction to the intricacies of French lyricism, highlighting the distinct qualities that set it apart from English poetry. Through this anthology, the editor seeks to encourage a deeper appreciation for the beauty and charm inherent in French lyric
poetry. The opening portion of the collection includes a preface and an introduction outlining the book's intent and context. Canfield discusses the general underappreciation of French lyrics among English speakers and delineates the historical evolution of lyric poetry in France, beginning with the Troubadours in the 12th century. He emphasizes the transition of lyrical expression through different eras, highlighting various influential poets such as Villon and Ronsard, and describes key transformations in themes, forms, and styles in response to social changes and the influence of other literary traditions. This introductory segment sets the stage for the selected poems that follow, indicating the rich tapestry of emotions and styles that characterize French lyricism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Editor | Canfield, Arthur Graves, 1859-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | French Lyrics |
| Credits | Produced by Charles Franks, Marc D'Hooghe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French poetry |
| Subject | Lyric poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 8591 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Sep 13, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1099 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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