15th Century François Villon French Poems Readings (modern & old French)

First, I will talk about the life of the 15th century French poet François Villon, and talk a bit about his poems and then read two poems : “Ballade des Pendus”, aka “Epitaphe” and “Ballade des Dames du Temps Jadis”. I will read them first in modern French, and then I’ll do my best to read them in old French…

les pas paul valery french poem reading audio analysis

Love Poem “Les Pas” de Paul Valéry

In this classical yet sensual and very musical poem, Valéry describes two people: the “I” who represents the poet and a feminine entity who is approaching.
Ghost? Fairy? Or would it be the poet’s muse?

Ulysses and the Sirens, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Draper, Herbert James (1864-1920)

French Poem “Heureux Qui Comme Ulysse” de Joachim du Bellay

Created in the 16th century, this classic French poem is written in Middle French; it is not modern, but easily understandable. Once the construction and vocabulary has been explained, it is an easy poem, even for a French beginner.

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