Pléiade

The Pléiade was a group of seven French Renaissance poets in the 16th century, led by Pierre de Ronsard and Joachim du Bellay. They aimed to elevate the French language and literature, drawing inspiration from classical Greek and Latin works. The Pléiade emphasized the importance of poetic form, creativity, and emotion, contributing significantly to the development of French poetry. Their efforts helped establish French as a literary language and encouraged a rich cultural blossoming in France, influencing future generations of writers and poets.