Mireille: Poeme Provencal (1859) Hardback - 2010

""Mireille: Poeme Provencal"" is a classic literary work written by Frederic Mistral in 1859. It is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a young woman named Mireille, who lives in the Provence region of France. The poem is written in the Proven�����al language, which is a dialect of Occitan, and is considered one of the most important works of Proven�����al literature.The story follows Mireille as she falls in love with a young man named Vincent. However, their love is forbidden by their families, who are bitter rivals. Mireille's father wants her to marry a wealthy man named Ourrias, but she refuses and runs away with Vincent. They are pursued by Ourrias and his men, and the story ends tragically with Mireille dying in Vincent's arms.The poem is known for its vivid descriptions of the Proven�����al landscape and its portrayal of the region's culture and traditions. It also explores themes of love, honor, and family loyalty. Mistral's use of the Proven�����al language adds to the poem's authenticity and gives readers a glimpse into the rich literary tradition of the region.Overall, ""Mireille: Poeme Provencal"" is a timeless classic that continues to be studied and appreciated by scholars and readers alike.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.