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Antoine Houdar de la Motte

1672-1731

Antoine Houdar de La Motte was a French writer from the 17th century known for his work in the fields of poetry and theater.

Biography

Antoine Houdar de La Motte was a French writer from the 17th century known for his work in the fields of poetry and theater.

He is remembered for his defense of French classical tragedy and his involvement in the 'Querelle des Anciens et des Modernes' (Quarrel of the Ancients and the Moderns).

His most famous works include 'Ines de Castro' and 'Fables Nouvelles'.

La Motte was an influential figure in the literary scene of his time and left a lasting legacy in French literature..