Provence

A Cultural History

By:

Martin Garrett

Format:

Hardback

Series:

Landscapes of the Imagination

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Celebrated by writers from Petrach to Peter Mayle, Provence's rugged mountains, wild maquis, and lavender-filled meadows are world-famous. Martin Garrett explores a region littered with ancient monuments and medieval castles. Looking at the vibrant dockside atmosphere of Lub�ron, he considers how writers like Mistral and Daudet have captured the character of a place and its people. He traces the development of Provence as a Roman outpost, medieval kingdom, and modern region of France, revealing through its landmarks the people and events that have shaped its often tumultuous history. Through its architecture, literature, and popular culture, this book analyzes and celebrates the identity of a region famous for its pastis and p�tanque. Linking the past to the present, it also evokes the intense light and sun-baked stones that have attracted generations of painters and writers.

Release date Australia

November 9th, 2006

Author

Martin Garrett

Audience

General (US: Trade)

Illustrations

illustrations

Pages

264

Series

Landscapes of the Imagination

Dimensions

143x218x23

ISBN-13

9780195309577

Product ID

3483477

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