Birthdate: November 1, 1636
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Paris, France
Died: March 13, 1711
Boileau, also known as Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux, was a prominent French poet and critic renowned for his significant role in reforming French poetry. Influenced by Horace, he dedicated himself to reshaping the prevailing form of French poetry, akin to Blaise Pascal’s impact on prose reform. Boileau’s contributions were vital in the literary landscape of his era.
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