Joachim du Bellay

French poet and literary critic

Joachim du Bellay - French poet and literary critic
Born

1522
503 years ago

Died

January 1st, 1560
465 years ago — 38 years old

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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