Frédéric Mistral by Charles Alfred Downer
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| Author | Downer, Charles Alfred, 1866-1930 |
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| Title |
Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence |
| Note | Reading ease score: 67.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Juliet Sutherland, Taavi Kalju and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net. |
| Summary | "Frédéric Mistral" by Charles Alfred Downer is a scholarly work focused on the life and poetry of the notable Provençal poet, Frédéric Mistral, written in the early 20th century. The text explores Mistral's integral role in the revival of the Provençal language and literature, along with his contributions to the Félibrige movement, which aimed to promote Provençal culture and identity. The opening of this study introduces Mistral's significance as a leader in the 19th-century Provençal renaissance, illustrating his personal journey and the cultural context in which he operated. It elaborates on the revival of Provençal as a literary language and Mistral's pivotal influence on this movement, highlighting his relationships with contemporaries and his determination to see the language thrive. Additionally, it touches upon Mistral's humble origins, his early love for the Provençal dialect, and the various literary efforts he undertook to elevate its status, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of his work and the impact it had on both the local populace and the broader French literary landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Mistral, Frédéric, 1830-1914 |
| Subject | Poets, Occitan -- 19th century -- Biography |
| Subject | Lexicographers -- France -- Biography |
| Subject | Provence (France) -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17293 |
| Release Date | Dec 12, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 13, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 286 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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