villon
Definition
Proper noun: * François Villon: The name refers to a French poet of the late Middle Ages (c. 1431 – after 1463). He is known for his vivid, often autobiographical verse that blends themes of love, death, regret, and the lives of outcasts and the underworld of Paris.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The poetry of Villon provides a stark, personal glimpse into 15th-century Parisian life.
- Scholars study Villon for his innovative use of the ballade and rondeau forms.
- His most famous works are Le Testament and Ballade des pendus (Ballad of the Hanged Men).
Advanced Usage
- "Villonesque" (adjective): Having qualities characteristic of Villon's poetry, such as a focus on roguery, mortality, and a cynical or melancholic tone.
- The novelist's depiction of the city's underworld was distinctly Villonesque.
Variants and Related Words
- Villonesque (adj): As described above.
Synonyms
- The Poet of the Parisian Underworld: A descriptive synonym referencing his common subject matter.
- The Last of the Medieval Poets: A title sometimes used to place him historically.
Related Phrases and Contexts
- "Where are the snows of yesteryear?": This famous line (in French: ) is from Villon's (). It is often cited as an example of his melancholic reflection on the passage of time.
Noun
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French poet (flourished around 1460)
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