Landmarks in French Literature

"Landmarks in French Literature" by Lytton Strachey is a journey through time, looking at the story of French writing from its beginnings in the Middle Ages to the time of kings like Louis XIV. The book explores how French literature changed over the years by talking about big events like the Renaissance. The story starts by showing how French writing came from a mix of Roman and medieval times. It points out how the French language grew and became its own thing, different from English. It also talks about old types of stories, like "Chansons de Geste" and "Romans Bretons," explaining what made them special and why they mattered as part of a rich history.