Antiquités de Rome
work by Bellay
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Antiquités de Rome is a collection of poems by Joachim du Bellay, published in 1558. It reflects on the grandeur and eventual decay of ancient Rome, inspired by his time in the city. Du Bellay, a key figure in the French Renaissance literary movement La Pléiade, aimed to elevate the French language through his writings. This work, alongside his Regrets, showcases his poetic talent and his meditations on history and loss.1
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