1657 1ed Poetry of Beauchasteau French Madrigals Christine of Sweden Mythology

Poetry of Beauchasteau French Madrigals Christine of Sweden Mythology. Franc¸ois de Beauchasteau was a 17. Century French poet who is best remembered for his collection of poems, sonnets, madrigals, and songs. These poems were made famous in 1657, when Beauchasteau who was 12 years old at the time, presented these poems to the King. They were shortly, thereafter, published under the title' La Lyre du Jeune Apollon' harkening the young poet's work to that of the Muses of Apollo. This first edition opens with dozens of works of other authors and poets who praised the young poet for his prodigy. In addition to the works of song and poetry, this book includes portrait engravings representative of notable political figures, including one of Christine, Queen of Sweden. CHASTELET DE BEAUCHASTEAU, Franc¸ois Mathieu. La Lyre du jeune Apollon, ou la Muse naissante du petit de Beauchasteau. Collation: complete with all pages. Binding: leather; tight & secure. 9.75in X 7.5in (24.5cm x 19cm). This item is in the category "Books & Magazines\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "schilb_antiquarian_books" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Year Printed: 1657
Topic: Poetry
Binding: Leather
Region: Europe
Author: CHASTELET DE BEAUCHASTEAU, François Mathieu
Subject: Art & Photography
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: French
Publisher: C. de Luynes
Place of Publication: Paris
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated