Publisher's Synopsis
Mirelle: A Pastoral Epic Of Provence, From The Provencal Of F. Mistral (1868) is a literary work by French poet and writer Frederic Mistral. The book is a pastoral epic set in the beautiful region of Provence in France, and it tells the story of a young shepherdess named Mirelle. Mistral wrote the book in the Provencal language, which is a dialect of Occitan spoken in the south of France. The book was first published in 1868 and was later translated into English. The story follows Mirelle as she falls in love with a handsome shepherd named Vincent, but her father disapproves of their relationship. Mirelle must choose between her love for Vincent and her duty to her family. The book is known for its beautiful descriptions of the Provencal landscape and its portrayal of the region's culture and traditions. Mistral's writing style is lyrical and poetic, and the book is considered a masterpiece of French literature. Mirelle: A Pastoral Epic Of Provence, From The Provencal Of F. Mistral (1868) is a must-read for anyone interested in French literature, poetry, or the culture of Provence.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.
