Honoré d'Urfé
French author of pastoral romance
Born
February 11th, 1568
457 years ago
Died
June 1st, 1625
400 years ago — 57 years old
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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An author and playwright, this individual was a leading figure in the development of French literature during the early 17th century. The most notable work, 'L'Astrée,' was published in several volumes from 1607 to 1627. This pastoral novel significantly influenced the genre and inspired numerous later writers. The story is centered around the love tale of Astrée and Celadon, set against the backdrop of the Auvergne region and featuring idealized characters and themes of love and pastoral life.
Authored 'L'Astrée'
Influenced the pastoral literature genre
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