Selected Poems
Ronsard is considered one of France's greatest love poets, yet his poetic achievements are not restricted to his verses of love, wine and nature. A true Renaissance figure, his themes ranged from politics, science and philsophy, to the bawdy and risqu . Using Greco-Roman and Italian poetic models, and drawing on the rich images of classical mythology, Ronsard revolutionised the tradition of French poetry. In the 20th century, Ronsard's poetry was influential for W. B. Yeats, translated by Sylvia Plath, and illustrated by Henri Matisse. He stands as one of the most innovative and diverse voices in the history of European poetry.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0140424245
ISBN13:9780140424249
Release Date:October 2002
Publisher:Penguin Books
Length:384 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.7" x 5.1" x 7.8"
Age Range:18 years and up
Grade Range:Postsecondary and higher
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
"Happy is the man who suffers the pains of love."
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
French poet, Pierre de Ronsard (1524-1585), observed that "it is through the Senses that the soul sees, that it hears and that it imagines" (p. 47; 38(L); "Le Premiere Livre des Sonnets pour Helene". Ronsard wrote revolutionary love poetry known for its powerful imagery (drawn from ancient mythology) and sublime sensuality. His influences are evident in the later, twentieth-century work of Yeats, Sylvia Plath, and Henri Matisse. The 85 selected poems in this outstanding edition of Ronsard are presented to the reader in a French-English format, together with an informative Introduction by editors Quainton and Vinestock, a Chronology of Ronsard's life and work, and impressive Endnotes. The verse in this collection will appeal to anyone who enjoys memorable love poetry. G. Merritt
An extremely helpful edition!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 21 years ago
Quainton & Vinestock have produced an extremely helpful edition of Ronsard. From his hundreds and hundreds of poems, they excerpt 85, presenting French text complete with running English translation and relatively complete endnotes. Moreoever, their edition includes a long, robust introduction and a helpful appendix on metre. This book is, in my view, a model of the way in which Romance literature ought to be presented for Anglos. Indeed, the production and design of the volume reminds one almost more of one of the newer Loebs or of the I Tatti Renaissance Library!
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