POEM ABOUT THE RHONE IN XII CANTOS - FREDERIC MISTRAL

Discover a poem where the sun makes you sing. Immerse yourself in the poetic creativity of the South, where the river becomes the track of the world. It is a journey through legends, customs and landscapes, where historical figures stand alongside myths. Feel the spirit of Provence and let yourself be carried away by the flow of the Rhone.

• Mature work by Mistral in terms of form and content
• Variety of characters: sailors, river people, Venetians, merchants
• Lively dialogues and dynamic action around 1820
• A treasure trove of legends, customs and landscapes of Provence
• Encounter with history: Hannibal, Caesar, Napoleon
• Descriptions of feasts, fairs and technical details of boats
• River full of life: nymphs, dragons, birds, animals and fish

"Poem about the Rhone" is Frederic Mistral's most mature work, both in terms of form and the breadth of the themes and motifs covered. Critics emphasize that Mistral masterfully combines history with myth, creating an epic tale about the river, which becomes a witness to changes and events of the past, present and future. It is a true treasure trove of knowledge about Provence, its culture and traditions.

The poem takes place around 1820, allowing the reader to travel in time and space. Mistral renders with extraordinary precision the realities of life on the Rhone, showing the daily life of sailors, merchants and residents of the surrounding villages. The poem also contains descriptions of feasts, fairs and technical details of boats and harnesses, which adds authenticity to the whole story.

The Rhone River in Mistral's poem is not only an element of the landscape, but above all a living being, inhabited by nymphs, dragons, birds, animals and fish. The river flows unmoved under the changing sky, in sun, fog, wind, rain, amid floods and droughts, becoming a symbol of immutability and permanence. Mistral masterfully conveys the beauty and mystery of the Rhone, showing its role in the lives of the people of Provence.

Austeria Publishing is proud to present the new edition of "Poem about the Rhone" in paperback, in the format 241x172 mm. The book has 346 pages and was published in 2021. It is a must-have for all lovers of Provencal literature and the work of Frederic Mistral. Immerse yourself in the magical world of the Rhone and discover the beauty of the poetry of southern France!