Mistral frédéric

1859 · 125658 — Avignon: J. Roumanille 1859. First edition first printing without the dedication to Lamartine and the note on pronunciation. Mistral's long narrative poem was his first great literary success and is generally considered his masterpiece. Taking eight years in composition the poem written in the Provençal dialect tells of a young couple's thwarted romance. Mistral 1830-1914 was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1904 "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". Octavo 213 x 131 mm. Twentieth-century red half morocco spine lettered in gilt red marbled sides and endpapers edges speckled brown. Ink ownership signature to half-title. Spine lightly faded with a few rub marks tips with very minor wear some light foxing. A very good copy. unknown