02332cam a22003373u 4500 56040 UtSlPG 20260610134306.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08008543 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PC Mistral, Frédéric, 1830-1914 Memoirs of Mistral Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-11-23 Produced by Chuck Greif, ellinora, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Memoirs of Mistral" by Frédéric Mistral is a memoir written in the late 19th century. The work provides a vivid account of the author's early life in the province of Provence, capturing the essence of rural life and his formative experiences. The narrative is likely to focus on Mistral's childhood memories, including his family, education, and the natural landscapes that shaped his identity as a poet. The opening portion of the memoir introduces Frédéric Mistral’s childhood in the village of Maillane, nestled at the foot of the Alpilles mountains. He shares details of his family's way of life as yeoman farmers, emphasizing the harmony between their traditions and the landscape. Key figures in his early life, such as his parents, are vividly described; particularly his father, a hardworking patriarch with deep roots in Provençal traditions. Mistral paints a nostalgic picture of his innocent adventures, interactions with local characters, and fond memories tied to nature and familial bonds, establishing a strong sense of place and identity that resonates throughout the memoir. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mistral, Frédéric, 1830-1914 Maud, Constance Elizabeth, 1860?-1929 Strettell, Alma, 1856?-1939 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56040 96871 96871