Louise Labé

Louise Labé (1524–1566) was a French poet, salonnière and writer.

Also recorded as Louise Labe; Belle Cordiere; The Beautiful Ropemaker; Beautiful Ropemaker; Yamété Kudasai; Louisa Labé.

Overview

Also worked under the name Belle Cordiere.

Born at Lyon in 1524, died at Parcieux in 1566.

In detail

training under Maurice Scève is recorded. the recorded working language is Middle French and French.

The field of work recorded is poetry. The authority associates the name with School of Lyon.

Work by Louise Labé is recorded in the collections of Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Louise Labé”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q237098: Louise Labé

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