Mirèio, a Provençal Poem by Frédéric Mistral
"Mirèio, a Provençal Poem" by Frédéric Mistral is a poem written in 1859. This twelve-canto epic tells the tragic story of Vincent and Mireille, two young Provençal lovers separated by social class. When Mireille's wealthy father rejects Vincent, a humble basketmaker, she embarks on a desperate journey across Provence's scorching landscape. Beyond its romantic tale, the poem serves as a celebration of Occitan language and Provençal culture, weaving in local legends and
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| Author | Mistral, Frédéric, 1830-1914 |
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| Translator | Preston, H. W. (Harriet Waters), 1836-1911 |
| Title | Mirèio, a Provençal Poem |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mir%C3%A8io |
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| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PC: Language and Literatures: Romance languages: Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Occitan poetry -- Translations into English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56008 |
| Release Date | Nov 19, 2017 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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