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.

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.

'Memoirs of Mistral' is an autobiography written by Frédéric Mistral about his life. He was a French writer of Occitan literature and lexicographer of the Provençal form of the language. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of the fresh originality and true inspiration of his poetic production, which faithfully reflects the natural scenery and native spirit of his people, and, in addition, his significant work as a Provençal philologist".

The following book is a biography of Frédéric Mistral, a French writer of Occitan literature and lexicographer of the Provençal form of the language. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature "in recognition of the fresh originality and true inspiration of his poetic production, which faithfully reflects the natural scenery and native spirit of his people, and, in addition, his significant work as a Provençal philologist". Mistral was a founding member of the Félibrige and member of the Académie de Marseille.

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.

Includes its Report, 1896-19 .