Background
Georges de Brébeuf was born into an illustrious Norman family, most likely at Torigni-sur-Vire, Manche.
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Georges de Brébeuf was born into an illustrious Norman family, most likely at Torigni-sur-Vire, Manche.
He studied in Caen and Paris (where he met Blaise Pascal) and became preceptor to the future Marshall de Bellefonds (1641), then moved to Rouen, to hold a religious benefice.
His early poetry participated in the so-called "précieuses" movement and is considered on a par with the works of Vincent Voiture and Jean-Louis Guez de Balzac. He also wrote works in a burlesque vein, much like Paul Scarron, in his baroque parodies of Virgil"s Aeneid and Lucan"s Pharsalia. His reputation is most linked to his non-burlesque free translation of Lucan"s Pharsalia.
The author was severely ridiculized by Nicolas Boileau for his precious language in his Art poétique, but Boileau later changed his opinion of Brébeuf, saying "Malgré son fatras obscur, souvent Brébeuf étincelle" ("Despite his obscure gobblygook, Brébeuf often shines").
His later works are meditative, and seek peace in contemplation and nature. He died in 1661 in Venoix near Caen.
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