J. Ogier de Gombauld, 1570-1666 : étude biographique et littéraire sur sa vie et ses ouvrages

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kerviler, René Pocard du Cosquer de, 1842-1907

Language:

French

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"La Saintonge et l'Aunis à l'Académie Française" by René Pocard du Cosquer de Kerviler is a biographical and literary study written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the life and works of Jean Ogier de Gombauld, a notable poet and member of the Académie Française, renowned for his contributions to literature during the 17th century. The book likely explores Gombauld's relationships, particularly with influential figures like Marie de Médicis, and discusses his literary output, including poetry and his significant role in the cultural circles of his time. The opening of the study presents a thorough introduction to Gombauld's life, focusing on his early years and initial forays into literature. It discusses the ambiguity surrounding his birth date and challenges he faced due to his family's financial ruin. As Gombauld navigates his way to Paris, the text highlights his initial struggles and eventual connections to the court, particularly the Queen Mother, Marie de Médicis, which greatly influenced his literary journey. Additionally, it sets the stage for an analysis of his works, including his notable poetry and the evolving literary scene in which he thrived, suggesting a multifaceted exploration of Gombauld as both a person and a poet. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Clarity, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2020-02-22