Le Felibrige (Hardcover)

Hardcover. "Le Felibrige" provides an extensive historical and critical analysis of the 19th-century cultural movement dedicated to the restoration and promotion of the Provencal language and literature. Written by the esteemed scholar Emile Ripert, this work investigates the intellectual foundations and the artistic achievements of the Felibrige, the association of poets and writers led by the Nobel laureate Frederic Mistral. The text explores the movement's efforts to resist linguistic homogenization in France by revitalizing the "langue d'oc" and celebrating the unique heritage of the South. Ripert offers a comprehensive look at the key "felibres," examining their poetry, linguistic theories, and social influence. The study also contextualizes the movement within the broader European trend of romantic regionalism and linguistic nationalism. This volume is a crucial scholarly contribution for readers interested in French cultural history, Occitan studies, and the history of literature. By chronicling the struggle to preserve a distinct cultural voice, "Le Felibrige" highlights the enduring importance of regional identity in the modern era.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.