"Les Sonnets pour Hélène" is a collection of sonnets written by the French poet Pierre de Ronsard in the 16th century. The work is dedicated to Hélène de Surgères, a young woman who inspired Ronsard's admiration and poetic expression. The sonnets explore themes of love, beauty, and the passage of time.
Ronsard's sonnets are characterized by their lyrical quality and rich imagery, reflecting the Renaissance ideals of love and nature. The collection is part of the broader Pléiade movement, which aimed to elevate the French language and literature. Ronsard's work remains influential in French poetry today.