Although he turned to poetry quite soon, Montaigne perceived himself as a minor poet. On the contrary, he was a reliable judge and really appreciated the other poets more for their powerful inspiration than for their technique. Without neglecting both French and Italian authors, he refers to ancient and neo-latin poets. Montaigne’s declarations about poetry make us think of Rimbaud’s poetic brilliance as well as of the Surrealist searing intensity. Nevertheless, just like Nerval later on, Montaigne also appreciates a more popular poetry.
CLIL theme: 4028 -- SCIENCES HUMAINES ET SOCIALES, LETTRES -- Lettres et Sciences du langage -- Lettres -- Etudes de littérature comparée
ISBN:978-2-406-16567-5
EAN:9782406165675
ISSN: 2555-0241
DOI: 10.48611/isbn.978-2-406-16567-5.p.0015
Publisher: Classiques Garnier
Online publication: 02-28-2024
Periodicity: Annual
Language: French
Keyword: Ancient history, poets, thought, vigour, lightness, quotations