Joachim du Bellay
French poet and literary critic
Born
1522
503 years ago
Died
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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Contributed significantly to the French Renaissance through poetry and literary criticism. Promoted the French language as a vehicle for poetic expression. His most notable work, 'Les Regrets,' reflects personal and national identity, along with a longing for his native land while in Rome. Advocated for the use of vernacular language in literature over Latin. Engaged in discussions around the value of the French poetic tradition.
Wrote 'Les Regrets'
Promoted French over Latin in poetry
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