""Francois Villon: His Life and Times 1431-1463"" is a biographical book written by H. De Vere Stacpoole. The book explores the life of Francois Villon, a French poet and criminal who lived during the 15th century. The author delves into Villon's upbringing, his education, his relationships, and his criminal activities. The book also provides a historical context for Villon's life, discussing the political and social climate of France during the 15th century. The author uses primary sources, including Villon's own writings, to paint a vivid picture of the poet's life. The book is a comprehensive look at one of France's most intriguing literary figures and provides insight into the life and times of 15th-century France.Villon, The French Poet, Thief And Vagabond Wrote His Best Known Works, Testaments And Ballade Des Pendus While In Prison.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.