Nicolas Boileau

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Nicolas Boileau (1636-1711) was a French poet and critic, known for his influential work 'L'Art poétique', which outlined the principles of classical poetry and emphasized clarity, reason, and moral integrity in literary creation. He played a crucial role in defining the rules of French classicism, advocating for a return to the ideals of ancient literature and establishing a framework that shaped literary criticism in France for generations.