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100 1 _aCaird, Mona,
_d1854-1932
245 1 0 _aRomantic Cities of Provence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-01-27
505 0 _aThe spell of Provence -- Avignon -- A severe critic: Uzès and Barbentane -- Petrarch and Laura -- The cities of the lagoons -- The birth of chivalry -- The gay science -- Orange and Martigues -- Romantic love -- Arles -- Song, dance, and legend -- Tarascon -- The Pont du Gard -- A human document -- Beaucaire and its love-story -- Carcassonne, the Albigenses and Pierre Vidal -- Maguelonne -- The spirit of the wilderness -- Roses of Provence -- An inn parlour -- Les Baux -- Raimbaut de Vacqueiras and Guilhelm des Baux -- The sorceress of the Alpilles -- Across the ages -- The song of the Rhone -- The Camargue -- "Artists in happiness".
508 _aE-text prepared by Melissa McDaniel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
520 _a"Romantic Cities of Provence" by Mona Caird is a travel narrative that was likely written in the late 19th century. This work reflects on the author's experiences during a journey through the picturesque and historically rich region of Provence in southern France. Caird captures the enchanting atmosphere of ancient cities, exploring their history, culture, and the profound impressions they leave on visitors. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the author's exploration of Provence, particularly their encounter with the powerful wind known as the mistral, which shapes the landscape and influences the character of its inhabitants. Caird conveys a sense of deep wonder and emotional connection to the region, revealing how the raw natural forces and historical legacy intertwine to create a unique sense of place. Throughout this introductory portion, the author hints at the complex history of Provence and its impact on the people and culture, setting the tone for a journey that promises to blend personal reflection with historical insight. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aProvence (France) -- Description and travel
653 _aCities and towns -- France -- Provence
700 1 _aPennell, Joseph,
_d1857-1926
700 1 _aSynge, Edward Millington,
_d1860-1913
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56442
999 _c97273
_d97273