Francois Villon: His Life And Times 1431-1463

by Henry de Vere Stacpoole

Francois His Life And Times 1431-1463 is a biographical book written by H. De Vere Stacpoole that delves into the life of Francois Villon, a French poet and rogue who lived during the 15th century. The book provides a detailed account of Villon's life, from his birth in Paris to his eventual disappearance. Stacpoole explores Villon's early years as a student, his involvement in criminal activities, and his literary pursuits. The book also examines Villon's relationships with women, including his love for a woman named Katherine de Vaucelles. Throughout the book, Stacpoole provides historical context for Villon's life, giving readers a glimpse into the political and social climate of 15th century France. Overall, Francois His Life And Times 1431-1463 is a fascinating look at the life of one of France's most notorious poets, and an engaging read for anyone interested in history, literature, or biography.Villon, The French Poet, Thief And Vagabond Wrote His Best Known Works, Testaments And Ballade Des Pendus While In Prison.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.

272 pages, Paperback

Published May 26, 2006

About the author

Henry De Vere Stacpoole (9 April 1863 – 12 April 1951), pseudonym: Tyler De Saix, was an Irish author, born in Kingstown (now Dún Laoghaire). His best known work is the 1908 romance novel The Blue Lagoon, which has been adapted into feature films on three occasions.

A ship's doctor for more than forty years, Stacpoole was also an expert on the South Pacific islands. His books frequently contained detailed descriptions of the natural life and civilizations with which he had become familiar on those islands.

He moved to the Isle of Wight in the 1920s and lived there until his death. He was buried at Bonchurch in 1951. [Wikipedia]

Reviews

[Slow Reader · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first half is a vivid recreation of Villon's semi-fantastical biography. The second half is a bizarre binaristic appraisal and haphazard meter-honest translation of each of Villon's major poems. Stacpoole does some of them justice but pages 150 onward are in so much disarray that it was a struggle to plow through them all. One suspects that the editor, trusting Henry's name recognition, fell asleep at the wheel, allowing this concise reflection to turn into the kind of poetic "analysis" you would find on, well, Goodreads