The Claims Of French Poetry: Nine Studies In The Greater French Poets

The Claims of French Poetry: Nine Studies in the Greater French Poets is a literary analysis book written by John C. Bailey. The book offers a comprehensive exploration of the works of nine major French poets, namely Charles Baudelaire, Paul Verlaine, Arthur Rimbaud, St�����phane Mallarm�����, Paul Val�����ry, Guillaume Apollinaire, Andr����� Breton, Francis Ponge, and Yves Bonnefoy. The author examines the themes, styles, and techniques employed by each poet, providing insightful commentary on their contributions to French poetry. Bailey also delves into the historical and cultural contexts that influenced the poets and their works. Each chapter is dedicated to a specific poet, and the book includes a detailed introduction that sets the stage for the subsequent analyses. The Claims of French Poetry is an excellent resource for students and scholars of French literature, as well as anyone interested in exploring the depths of French poetry.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.