Publisher's Synopsis
""Flowers of France"" is a book that features a collection of representative poems from the Renaissance period in France, specifically from the sixteenth century. The poems are written by notable poets such as Ronsard and Saint-Amant. The book is translated into English verse, maintaining the original forms of the poems. The author, John Payne, provides an introduction to the book, giving context to the poems and their significance in French literature. Published in 1907, this book serves as a valuable resource for those interested in French poetry and literature.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.