Isaac de Benserade was a prominent French poet and courtier during the 17th century, celebrated for his wit and elegant verses. He gained favor at the court of Louis XIV, where he composed libretti for ballets de cour, often collaborating with composer Jean-Baptiste Lully. His works included sonnets, epigrams, and rondels, which were highly esteemed in the salons of Paris for their cleverness and polish. Elected to the prestigious Académie française in 1674, he remains a notable figure of French classicism and the literary world of his era.