Aicard, Jean,  1848-1921 <br/><br/>
Miette et Noré 

 - Troisième édition corrigée augmentée d'une préface et d'un épilogue 
 - 1 online resource :  multiple file formats 
<br/><br/> Release date is 2024-07-22 
<br/><br/>Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))  Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) 
<br/><br/> "Miette et Noré" by Jean Aicard is a narrative poem written in the late 19th century. The work explores the lives of its titular characters, Miette and Noré, who navigate love, social class, and rural life in Provence. The poetry captures the essence of the Provençal landscape and folklore, portraying the joy and struggles associated with their lives.  At the start of the poem, Miette is introduced as a young girl performing laundry by the riverside, using a battoir, a traditional washing tool. The lively interaction between Miette and Noré, a charming young man, sets the tone for their budding romance. As their dialogue unfolds, Miette's coyness and Noré's playful advances capture their youthful innocence and the societal expectations surrounding them. The opening beautifully immerses the reader in the vibrant imagery of Provence while hinting at the complex themes of love and social disparity that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) 
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<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Index Terms: </label>French poetry -- 19th century 
<br/><br/><label>LC Class. No.: </label>PQ