Illustrations  were created by the Italian artist Ansaldi.
Dimensions: 30x39 cm (without frame)
Anecdotal foxing in the margins without any consequences. Pure BFK rag paper by Rives.
Publication Date: 1967

Edition: 1st Edition
 
Les Ballades de Maistre François Villon is a collection of poems by the 15th-century French poet François Villon. Known for his sharp wit, rebellious nature, and dark themes, Villon’s poetry reflects on life, love, death, and the human experience. His ballads, which follow a specific rhyming pattern, express a mix of humor, sorrow, and social critique, often exploring the fleeting nature of life and the inevitability of death. Villon’s work is deeply personal yet universal, offering timeless reflections on mortality and the struggles of the human condition.
 
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Les Ballades de Maistre François Villon

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It is a haunting poem written from the perspective of men about to be hanged. They reflect on the inevitability of death, urging the living to contemplate the fleeting nature of life and the consequences of sin. The poem emphasizes that death is the great equalizer, as even criminals must face it, regardless of their status. It conveys themes of regret, mortality, social justice, and the transience of life.

Ansaldi’s illustrations would likely depict the gloomy atmosphere of the poem, showing hanged figures, dark landscapes, and symbols of death to enhance its somber tone.

Les Ballades de Maistre François Villon

The Ballad of the Hanged Men

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