The Jargon of Master Francois Villon: Clerk of Paris, A.D. MCCCCLII & Being Seven Ballads from the Thieves' Argot of the Xvth Century
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""The Jargon of Master Francois Villon"" is a book written by the infamous French poet and rogue, Francois Villon, and translated into English by poet John Payne in 1918. The book is a collection of Villon's poetry, written in the ""jargon"" or slang of the Parisian underworld in the 15th century. The jargon was a language used by thieves, beggars, and other outcasts, and Villon was one of the few writers of his time to use it in his work. The book includes some of Villon's most famous poems, such as ""Ballade des Pendus"" (""Ballad of the Hanged Men""), as well as lesser-known works. The poems are characterized by their vivid imagery, dark humor, and social commentary on the poverty and corruption of Villon's time. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medieval France and the life of one of its most colorful and enigmatic figures.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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:112089204X
ISBN13:9781120892041
Release Date:January 2010
Publisher:Kessinger Publishing
Length:48 Pages
Weight:0.58 lbs.
Dimensions:0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"
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