Jean de Meun

Jean de Meun was a French poet and scholar from the late 13th and early 14th centuries, best known for completing "The Romance of the Rose," a highly influential allegorical poem. His contribution added complex commentary and satirical elements, reflecting intellectual debates of his time. Jean de Meun's work blends wit, social critique, and philosophical ideas, and he played a key role in shaping medieval French literature. His influence extended to later writers and thinkers, helping to deepen the poetic and philosophical exploration of human nature and society.