Frédéric Mistral Biography

Frédéric Mistral dedicated himself to poetry in Provençal, a language he sought to elevate to literary status. His work is intrinsically tied to his native Provence, evident in its language, content, and sentiment. Provence itself stands as the true protagonist in all his poems. Fueled by a passion ignited during his studies, he founded the literary society 'Felibrige' with the aim of establishing fixed standards for Provençal. Mistral was both an epic and lyrical poet, his writings reflecting a profound connection to his region.