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Mistral / Fred / Nobel 1904
FREDERIC MISTRAL Provencal poet
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1830 Fred Frederic Mistral Nobel Oval Provencal Signature
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This evocative photograph captures the noble and introsive countenance of Frederic Mistral, the esteemed Provencal poet who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1904. The image, taken in 1914, shows Mistral in profile, with his signature white beard and piercing eyes that seem to gaze deeply into the distance. The oval-shaped photograph, measuring just a small size, adds to the intimate and personal feel of the portrait. Born in 1830 in the southern French region of Provence, Mistral was a prolific writer, linguist, and ethnographer who dedicated his life to preserving and promoting the Provencal language and culture. He is best known for his epic poem "Mireio" and his collection of Provencal folktales, "Calendau." Mistral's literary achievements were recognized with numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, but it was his Nobel Prize in Literature that cemented his place in history as a literary giant. The Nobel Committee praised him for his "lyric poetry, which is filled with a sense of the ideal, and in which the natural elements and the destiny of human beings in Provence are interwoven." This photograph is a precious document of a literary icon, capturing the essence of a man who dedicated his life to preserving the beauty and richness of his native language and culture. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the power of literature to transcend time and place, and to inspire and captivate generations of readers.
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