Publisher's Synopsis
Mireille: Poeme Provencal is a book written by Frederic Mistral and published in 1859. It is a poetic work that tells the story of a young woman named Mireille who lives in the region of Provence in France. The book is written in the Proven�����al language, which is a dialect of Occitan.The poem begins with Mireille's childhood and her love for Vincent, a young man from a neighboring village. However, Mireille's father disapproves of their relationship and arranges for her to marry another man. The rest of the poem follows Mireille's journey as she tries to escape her arranged marriage and reunite with Vincent.Throughout the book, Mistral uses vivid descriptions of the natural beauty of Provence, including its landscapes, flora, and fauna. He also incorporates elements of Proven�����al culture and folklore, such as traditional songs and dances.Mireille: Poeme Provencal is considered a masterpiece of Proven�����al literature and helped to revive interest in the Proven�����al language and culture. It has been translated into many languages and has been adapted into various forms, including an opera and a film.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.
