# Marie de France > medieval poet **Wikidata**: [Q5617](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5617) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_de_France) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/marie-de-france ## Summary Marie de France was a medieval poet known for her work in the 12th century, and is most famously associated with the composition of the *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of narrative verse literature that helped shape the development of medieval French literature. Her works are considered foundational in the tradition of courtly romance and narrative poetry. Her writing period is generally dated from around 1160 to 1215, and her contributions are central to the literary heritage of the time. ## Biography - Born: Unknown - Nationality: Kingdom of France - Education: Unknown - Known for: Composing the influential *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of narrative poems that are among the earliest known works of vernacular French literature - Employer(s): No specific employer or institutional affiliation is listed in the source material - Field(s): Medieval literature, poetry, and narrative - Field(s): poetry, writer, translator, nun, fabulist, human ## Contributions Marie de France is best known for her *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of twelve short narrative poems that form part of the medieval literary tradition. These works are considered among the first literary contributions to the French vernacular. The *Lais* are written in the style of Breton lais, short narrative verse romances that were popular in medieval literature. The *Lais* are considered a major influence on later medieval literature and are often cited in the development of courtly romance in European literature. ## FAQs ### What is Marie de France known for? Marie de France is best known for composing the *Lais of Marie de *Fr*ance, a collection of twelve narrative poems that are considered pioneering works in the development of medieval French literature. ### What did she write? Marie de France wrote the *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of twelve short narrative poems. These works are considered some of the earliest examples of French narrative poetry. ### What is her nationality? There is no specific data on her birth or education, but her work is associated with the Kingdom of France, and her writing period is generally placed between 1160 and 1215. ### What is her impact? Marie de France's work is significant in the development of medieval literature, particularly in the context of narrative poetry and the early development of French literature. Her works are considered to have had a major influence on the literary traditions of the Middle Ages. ### Why is she important? Marie de France is considered one of the most important influences in the development of medieval French literature. Her works helped to establish the literary form of the Breton lais, which were short narrative poems that influenced many later medieval poets and helped to establish a tradition of French literature. ## Notable For - Composing the *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of narrative poems - Being one of the first writers of narrative poetry in the French language - Influencing the development of medieval French literature through her works - Being a key figure in the literary development of the period ## Body ### Early Life Marie de France is known to have been active in the late 12th century, during which time she wrote the *Lais*, a collection of narrative poems that are considered among the first works of French literature. Her work is considered to have had a major influence on the development of French literature. ### Career Marie de France is known for writing the *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of twelve narrative poems that are considered to be among the earliest works of French literature. These works are considered to be foundational in the development of French literature and are still considered to be among the most important works of the medieval period. ### Influence Marie de France's work is considered to be foundational in the development of French literature. The *Lais of Marie de France* are considered to be among the most important works of the medieval period and are still considered to be among the most important works of the time. ### Legacy Marie de France's work is considered to have had a major influence on the development of French literature. Her works are considered to be among the first works of French literature and are still considered to be among the most important works of the time. Her works are considered to be foundational in the development of French literature. ### Notable For - Composing the *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of narrative poems that are considered to be among the first works of French literature - Being one of the first writers of narrative poetry in the French language - Influencing the development of medieval French literature through her works - Being a key figure in the literary development of the period - Still considered to be among the most important works of the time ## Body ### Early Life and Career Marie de France is known to have been active in the late 12th century, during which time she wrote the *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of narrative poems that are considered to be among the earliest works of French literature. Her works are considered to be foundational in the development of French literature. ### Projects Marie de France is best known for her *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of narrative poems that are considered to be among the earliest works of French literature. These works are considered to be foundational in the development of French literature. ### Influence Marie de France's work is considered to have had a major influence on the development of French literature. Her works are considered to be foundational in the development of French literature. ### Legacy Marie de France is known to have been active in the late 12th century, during which time she wrote the *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of narrative poems that are considered to be among the earliest works of French literature. Her works are considered to be foundational in the development of French literature. ### Why She Matters Marie de France is considered to have had a major influence on the development of French literature. Her works are considered to be foundational in the development of French literature. ### Notable For - Composing the *Lais of Marie de France*, a collection of narrative poems that are considered to be among the earliest works of French literature - Being one of the first writers of narrative poetry in the French language - Influencing the development of medieval French literature through her works - Being a key figure in the literary development of the period - Still considered to be among the most important works of the time ### Key to the Development of French Literature Marie de France is considered to have had a major influence on the development of French literature. Her works are considered to be foundational in the development of French literature. The *Lais of Marie de France* are considered to be among the earliest works of French literature and are still considered to be among the most important works of the time. Her works are considered to be foundational in the development of French literature. ## References 1. BnF authorities 2. Dictionary of Women Worldwide 3. Library of the World's Best Literature 4. Virtual International Authority File 5. MusicBrainz 6. Lingua Libre 7. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 8. Integrated Authority File 9. [Source](https://www.bartleby.com/library/bios/index11.html) 10. [Source](https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-476-03702-2_232) 11. CONOR.SI 12. Treccani's Enciclopedia on line 13. Enciclopedia Treccani 14. LIBRIS. 2018 15. Bibliography of the History of the Czech Lands 16. Regional Database of the Central Bohemian Research Library in Kladno