Mirèio, a Provençal Poem by Frédéric Mistral
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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 | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https: //en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mir%C3%A8io |
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| Summary | "Mirèio, a Provençal Poem" by Frédéric Mistral is a pastoral poem written in the mid-19th century. This lyrical work unfolds in the dialect of the Bouches-du-Rhône region, celebrating the simplicity and beauty of rural life through the story of a young Provençal maiden named Mirèio. The poem intricately weaves themes of love, nature, and traditional rural customs, making it a vivid representation of Provençal folklore. The opening portion introduces us to a pastoral setting, focusing on Mirèio and her life amid the agricultural landscapes of La Crau. It begins with a reflection on her modest beginnings, drawing attention to her beauty and charm. The narrative quickly introduces Vincen, a young basket-weaver, who admires Mirèio’s grace and shares a budding relationship with her through an exchange of playful conversation and light-hearted banter while they gather mulberry leaves. This initial interaction hints at the romantic undertones that will permeate their lives as they navigate the intertwined themes of love and social status in their rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| 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 | Jan 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 110 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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