This volume describes the official and private image of Francis I of France, analyzes his relationship with the court, and examines specific aspects of the intellectual output produced during his time on the throne. It recalls the major changes that occurred in Europe and reevaluates the king's influence over political, religious, and literary life.

Author Biography

Francois Rouget est professeur de litterature francaise de la Renaissance. Specialiste de la poesie, il a publie une synthese sur Ronsard et le livre (Geneve, 2010-2012), dirige le Dictionnaire de Pierre de Ronsard (Paris, 2015) et coedite plusieurs editions critiques des poetes (O. de Magny, P. de Tyard, Ph. Desportes) ainsi que des albums manuscrits de cette epoque (C. de Clermont et M. de Valois).