Advanced…

Mireio, Pouemo Prouvencau / Mireille, Poeme Provencal

Mistral's long poem in both French and Occitan

Author

Frederic Mistral

Publisher

Bibliotheque Charpentier, Paris, 1926
Mireio, Pouemo Prouvencau / Mireille, Poeme ProvencalMireio, Pouemo Prouvencau / Mireille, Poeme ProvencalMireio, Pouemo Prouvencau / Mireille, Poeme Provencal

Printing Details

Reprint, hardback rebound in blue half-leather by Hatchette of London, with five raised bands and gilt titling to spine. Top edge gilt. 19 × 12cm, 511pp. French (recto) & Provencal (verso) text.

Mirèio is a poem in Occitan by French poet Frédéric Mistral written in 1859. Mirèio is the daughter of a rich farmer. She is in love with a modest basketmaker, Vincènt. Her father disapproves of the relationship and seeks other suitors. Mirèio, in despair, escapes from her house to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer. There she prays to the saints that her father will accept her relationship with Vincènt. The way is hard and unbearably hot. At the end, the saints appear to Mirèio. They tell her of their happiness in Paradise, and Mirèio dies in peace.

Frederic Mistral (1830–1914), was a leading figure in Le Felibrige, an association of Provencal poets.

Condition

This copy is in good plus condition. There is light wear to the leather at the head of the spine and a little sun-fading. The pages are age-toned but the inner binding is secure.

Price

£25.00
 

By clicking the Buy Now button you'll transfer the product information and shipping price in encrypted form over a secure connection to PayPal's server where you'll complete the transaction.

Mireio, Pouemo Prouvencau / Mireille, Poeme ProvencalMireio, Pouemo Prouvencau / Mireille, Poeme ProvencalMireio, Pouemo Prouvencau / Mireille, Poeme Provencal

Browse by Date

Attributes

Browse by