👉 An "eglogue" is a type of story or narrative in French literature that is written in verse. Unlike the traditional epic, which typically consists of three acts (or "leges"), an eglogue can have as many as five acts, each with its own distinct theme and purpose. In the context of French literature, an "eglogue" is often used to describe a short story or poem that has been collected by a literary group. The stories are typically written in verse and have a