The Lion Of Arles: A Portrait Of Mistral And His Circle
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A richly detailed literary biography, The Lion of Arles chronicles the life and legacy of Frédéric Mistral, the celebrated Provençal poet and Nobel Prize laureate whose passionate devotion to the language and culture of southern France made him a towering cultural figure of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tudor Edwards presents an intimate portrait not only of Mistral himself, but of the vibrant circle of artists, writers, and intellectuals who surrounded him — including the Félibrige movement he co-founded to preserve the Occitan language. Written with scholarly authority and genuine warmth, the narrative illustrates how Mistral's vision of Provençal identity resonated far beyond the borders of France, earning him international recognition and enduring admiration. This compelling account situates Mistral within the broader currents of Romantic nationalism and regional cultural revival, making it an essential read for anyone drawn to French literary history and the preservation of endangered languages and traditions.
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Condition: Fair to Poor. Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage, torn at top corner- protected in mylar sleeve. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Appears intact. Stickers/Labels: None visible.
A richly detailed literary biography, The Lion of Arles chronicles the life and legacy of Frédéric Mistral, the celebrated Provençal poet and Nobel Prize laureate whose passionate devotion to the language and culture of southern France made him a towering cultural figure of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tudor Edwards presents an intimate portrait not only of Mistral himself, but of the vibrant circle of artists, writers, and intellectuals who surrounded him — including the Félibrige movement he co-founded to preserve the Occitan language. Written with scholarly authority and genuine warmth, the narrative illustrates how Mistral's vision of Provençal identity resonated far beyond the borders of France, earning him international recognition and enduring admiration. This compelling account situates Mistral within the broader currents of Romantic nationalism and regional cultural revival, making it an essential read for anyone drawn to French literary history and the preservation of endangered languages and traditions.
