The following book is a biography of Frédéric Mistral, a French writer of Occitan literature and lexicographer of the Provençal form of the language. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature «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». Mistral was a founding member of the Félibrige and member of the Académie de Marseille.
