Jean Chapelain
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About
French poet and literary critic whose best known work is "La Pucelle," a 1656 epic poem about Joan of Arc. He is also known for an academic work entitled "Sentiments de l’Academie sur le Cid."
Before Fame
He studied French literature and also learned Japanese and Spanish in preparation for work as a tutor.
Trivia
He was one of the founding members of the Academie Francaise.
Family Life
His father wanted him to pursue the practical career of a notary, but his mother supported his literary interests.
Associated With
He and Alfred de Musset were both French poets.
