Flowers of France, The Renaissance Period, From Ronsard to Saint-Amant, Representative Poems of the Sixteenth Century, Rendered into English Verse, in Accordance with the Original Forms is a literary work by John Payne. Published in 1907, this book is a collection of poems from the Renaissance period in France, specifically from the 16th century. The poems are written by notable French poets such as Ronsard and Saint-Amant. Payne has translated these poems into English verse while retaining the original forms of the poems. The book serves as a representative collection of French poetry from the Renaissance period, providing readers with a glimpse into the literary and cultural landscape of France during that time. The title, Flowers of France, is a metaphorical reference to the beauty and richness of the poetry found in this collection. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for literature enthusiasts, historians, and anyone interested in French culture and poetry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.