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Mirèio

poem by Mistral
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Mirèio is a narrative poem by Frédéric Mistral, a key figure in the 19th-century revival of the Occitan (Provençal) language and literature. Published in 1859, it tells the tragic story of a wealthy farmer's daughter whose love for a poor basketmaker's son is forbidden by her parents, leading to her death.1

The poem is set in Mistral's native Provence and is celebrated for its lyrical quality, blending narration, dialogue, and description. It was influential enough to inspire an opera by Charles Gounod. Mirèio is considered one of Mistral's masterpieces and a significant work in Provençal literature.1

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  1. Frédéric Mistral
  2. Gabriela Mistral
  3. Provençal literature
  4. Miró
  5. Occitan language

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