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Les Ballades de Maistre François Villon
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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  • They are poems written for a literary contest held in Blois, where they showcased poetic skill and wit. The ballads highlight his clever wordplay and desire for recognition in the literary world, reflecting both the competitive nature of the event and Villon’s mastery of verse.

    Ansaldi’s illustrations for these ballads would likely depict poets competing, with symbolic imagery of literary tools and scenes of audience reactions, capturing the playful and intellectual rivalry of the contest.

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