A rare and valuable first edition of the collected works of Jean-Baptiste de Santeul, an acclaimed 17th-century Latin poet. This 1696 edition offers a comprehensive collection of Santeul's writings, showcasing his mastery of Latin verse and his significant contribution to French literature. The author: Jean-Baptiste de Santeul (1630-1697) was a French poet known for his Latin hymns. An Augustinian canon of the collegiate church of Saint Victor in Paris, Santeul's hymns were sung in the church's services and gained him renown. His poetry was lauded for its learned nature, elegant style, and devotional character. Book appears complete and strong binding, along with a french 'traduction' at the end of the work some damage to spine, but not binding