The Poems Of Master Francis Villon Of Paris (1881)

The Poems Of Master Francis Villon Of Paris (1881) is a collection of poems written by the French poet Francois Villon. The book was first published in 1881 and features a selection of Villon's most famous works, including ""Ballad of the Hanged Men"", ""The Great Testament"", and ""Ballad of Dead Ladies"". Villon was a notorious figure in 15th century Paris, known for his criminal activities and his poetry. His works are characterized by their dark humor, vivid imagery, and exploration of themes such as love, death, and morality. The poems in this collection are presented in their original French with English translations provided by John Payne. Payne's translations are considered some of the most faithful and accurate translations of Villon's work. In addition to the poems themselves, the book includes an introduction by the editor, Henry Morley, providing context for Villon's life and work. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in French poetry or the literary history of Paris.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.