The Penguin Book of French Verse – 1. To The Fifteenth Century, introduced and edited by Brian Woledge, is a comprehensive collection of French poetry published by Penguin Books in 1968 and printed by The Chaucer Press in Bungay. This third edition contains 341 pages and includes plain prose translations of each poem, making it accessible to readers who are not fluent in French. The volume measures 12.5 cm by 19 cm and is in fine condition, with a softcover and a dust jacket.
Brian Woledge, a renowned scholar of medieval French literature, provides an insightful introduction and meticulous editing, offering readers a valuable resource for exploring French verse up to the fifteenth century. This anthology includes a diverse range of poems, reflecting the rich literary heritage of medieval France. Each poem is presented in its original language alongside a prose translation, allowing readers to appreciate the nuances of the original text while understanding its meaning.
