“What is well conceived is clearly stated, And the words to say it come easily.”

— Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux

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About Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux

Poet • French

Nicolas Boileau-Despréaux was a French poet and critic who played a significant role in 17th-century French literature. He became the leading voice of classicism, advocating for reason, clarity, and order in literary...

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