Nicolas Boileau
1636-1711Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was a French poet and literary critic born in Paris on November 1, 1636.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was a French poet and literary critic born in Paris on November 1, 1636.
Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was a French poet and literary critic born in Paris on November 1, 1636.
He is known for his contributions to the genre of satire and his influence on 17th-century literature.
Boileau is famous for his work 'Arte poética' (L'Art poétique), in which he established rules for classical French poetry.
His focus on clarity, correctness, and moderation in writing made him a prominent figure in the literary world of his time.
He passed away on March 13, 1711, in Paris, leaving a lasting legacy in French literature..