Medieval French life -- French crusaders. I and II -- Two troubadours -- Early Freanch texts -- The miracle of St. Nicholas -- Francois Villion -- The lyons poets -- Jacques Grevin -- Roberrt Garnier -- French satirists -- Folastries -- Mlle De Lanclos -- Paul Scarron -- Restif De La Bretonne -- The youth of M. De Florian -- Merimee's Youth -- "Cinq-Mars" -- Characters and portraits -- Four modern poets -- A French study of Massinger -- Rome and the farnese palace -- The Italian comedians
