Frédéric Mistral

Nobel Prize in Literature 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”

Frédéric Mistral was a French poet and philologist who wrote in Provençal. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature for the originality and inspiration of his poetry and for his work as a Provençal philologist.

Field

Literature · Creative Writing and Poetry

Lifespan

1830–1914