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| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nobel Prize in Literature | 1904 | Winner | “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” |
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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
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Frédéric MistralFrench
Frédéric Mistral (1830-1914) was a French poet from Provence who led the 19th-century revival of Occitan (Provençal) language and literature, founding the Félibrige society in 1854. His notable works include the epic poems Mirèio (1859), Calendau (1867), and Lou Pouèmo dóu Rose (1897), as well as the dictionary Lou Tresor dóu Félibrige. He shared the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1904 for his poetic originality and philological contributions to Provençal culture.
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