In this seminal work, Belloc traces the development of French poetry from the medieval period through the Renaissance. Along the way, he offers incisive commentary on the major poets of the era, exploring their contributions to the broader cultural landscape. With its erudite scholarship and engaging prose, Essays on the Poetry of the French Renaissance is a must-read for any serious student of poetry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.