Œuvres complètes de Mathurin Regnier by Mathurin Régnier
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"Œuvres complètes de Mathurin Regnier" by Mathurin Régnier is a comprehensive collection of poems and satires written in the early 17th century. This work encapsulates the life and creations of Regnier, a prominent figure in the French satirical poetry movement, showcasing his sharp wit and critique of societal norms. The poetry serves as an exploration of themes related to human vice, political hypocrisy, and personal pride, positioning Regnier as a key player
among his contemporaries in this literary genre. The opening of this edition outlines the structure and scholarly approach taken by the editor, E. Courbet, in presenting Regnier's work. It highlights the organization of the texts into two distinct parts: those published during Regnier's lifetime and the posthumous works. Furthermore, the introduction details the editorial process, including the intricate care taken to provide accurate texts alongside biographical notes that correct historical inaccuracies regarding Regnier's life. This foundation sets the stage for readers to engage deeply with the satirical content, which speaks to the cultural and political context of early 17th-century France, reflecting a period rich in strife and artistic innovation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Régnier, Mathurin, 1573-1613 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Courbet, Ernest, 1837-1916 |
| Title |
Œuvres complètes de Mathurin Regnier accompagnées d'une notice biographique et bibliographique, de variantes, de notes, d'un glossaire et d'un index |
| Alternate Title |
Oeuvres complètes de Mathurin Regnier accompagnées d'une notice biographique et bibliographique, de variantes, de notes, d'un glossaire et d'un index |
| Original Publication | France: Alphonse Lemerre,1875. |
| Credits | Clarity and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French poetry |
| Subject | Satire, French |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67387 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 596 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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