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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That is a patriotic poem in which it expresses strong loyalty to France and calls for resistance against its foreign enemies. The ballad emphasizes national pride, unity, and the defiance of external threats, urging the French people to stand together and protect their homeland.

Ansaldi’s illustrations for this ballad would likely feature dramatic battle scenes, French warriors, and national symbols to visually represent the themes of patriotism, strength, and the struggle against invaders.

Les Ballades de Maistre François Villon

The Ballad against the enemies of France

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