Author: Charles Alfred Downer
Publisher: Studies in Romance Philology and Literature
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
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Studies the poetry and life-work of Frederic Mistral, the leader of the modern Provencal renaissance whose work was written, not in French, but in Provencal.
Author: Frédéric Mistral
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Félibrig
Languages : en
Pages : 412
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Author: Frédéric Mistral
Publisher: New Directions Publishing
ISBN: 9780811210096
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 296
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Written in the relaxed conversational style of an elderly gentlemen reminiscing about old days, the Memoirs describe the circumstances of mistral's childhood and early manhood--the Provencal landscapes, the seasonal life of the farm, the religious observances and seasonal festivities, many clearly of pagan origin. Memoirs, which is not so much an autobiography as a recollection of the life of ordinary country people in his early years, filled with delightful anecdotes, tales, folksongs, and poetry.
Author: Charles Alfred Downer
Publisher:
ISBN: 3752364572
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 122
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Reproduction of the original: Frédéric Mistral Poet and Leader in Provence by Charles Alfred Downer
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Publisher: Damiani Limited
ISBN: 9788862086189
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 192
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Mistral is a portrait of Provence seen through its legendary wind. Photographer Rachel Cobb illustrates the effects of this relentless wind that funnels down the Rhône Valley, periodically gusting to 120 km per hour--hurricane strength on the Beaufort wind force scale. The region has, accordingly, adjusted to accommodate the mistral's impact. Some houses are built the traditional way, with few or no windows on the windward side and the main entrance on the sheltered side. Heavy stones hold down terra-cotta roof tiles. Rows of trees lining fields create windbreaks to shield crops. Cobb spent years chasing this capricious wind, challenging herself to photograph the invisible. As she became sensitive to its rhythms and effects, Cobb realized the mistral was not just a weather phenomenon; it was an integral part of the fabric of Provençal life. It was everywhere, yet always unseen. Mistral captures this invisible force of nature through its effects: a leaf caught in flight, a bride tangled in her veil, spider webs oriented to withstand the wind and grapes lashed by powerful gusts ("You can taste the wine better when the mistral blows," a Châteauneuf-du-Pape winemaker says). Writers have also tried their hand at conjuring this ungraspable phenomenon. Excerpts from writings by Paul Auster, Lawrence Durrell, Jean Giono and Frédéric Mistral are included in this volume, a luminous evocation of nature's unseen power.
Author: José Echegaray
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Spanish drama
Languages : en
Pages : 148
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Author: François Simon
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614289824
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 5
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From cities to quaint towns and everything in between, Provence has something for everyone. Swim in the crystal clear waters of the Calanque de Sormiou in Marseille. Drive with the top down through fields of lavender in Valensole. Experience a bite of just-out-of-the-oven fougasse, a Provençal classic. Stand in awe of the beautiful, white Camargue horses native to the area. Located in the South of France, Provence is uniquely positioned to be a cultural blend of the Mediterranean. Roman landmarks still prevail from the 1st century AD alongside châteaus from medieval times—a varied legacy brightened by the indigenous mimosas and cypresses.
Author: New York Public Library
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : France
Languages : en
Pages : 900
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Publisher: Jose Americo Paiva Moreira
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 337
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The Nobel Prize in Literature is the highest honor a writer can achieve, elevating laureates to literary geniuses. Established by Alfred Nobel, this international award recognizes remarkable contributions to literature. Over the years, it has celebrated diverse voices from around the world, creating a pantheon of literary giants from various cultures. This book invites readers on a fascinating journey through contemporary world literature, exploring the lives and works of Nobel laureates from 1901 to the present day.
Author: Hugh Chisholm
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Encyclopedias and dictionaries
Languages : en
Pages : 1038
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