The memoir recounts the life of François Villon, a 15th-century French poet who was imprisoned for theft and later pardoned. The book explores Villon's early life, his education, and his descent into crime, as well as his experiences in prison and his subsequent rehabilitation. Through Villon's story, the author examines the complexities of human nature and the redemptive power of art.
By Edmund Gosse · First published 1919 · Genre: Biography, Historical, Literary Criticism