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Garrett, Martin

Provence

Garrett, Martin - Provence, e-bok

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Celebrated by writers from Petrarch to Peter Mayle, Provence's rugged mountains, wild maquis and lavender-filled meadows are world-famous. Historic cities like Arles, Avignon and Aix contain Roman amphitheatres, papal palaces and royal residences, while market towns and picturesque villages maintain age-old traditions of wine producing and agriculture. From the highland towns of Digne and Sisteron to the marshy expanse of the Camargue, Provence encompasses a rich variety of landscapes.

Martin Garrett explores a region littered with ancient monuments and medieval castles. Looking at the vibrant dockside ambiance of Marseille and the luminous atmosphere of the Lubéron, 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 pétanque. Linking the past to the present, it also evokes the intense light and sun-baked stones that have attracted generations of painters and writers.

Nyckelord: Travel, Provence, France, Regional History, French Art

Författare
Utgivare
Andrews UK
Utgivningsår
2012
Språk
en
Utgåva
2
Serie
Landscapes of the Imagination
Sidantal
258 sidor
Kategori
Geografi, Resehandböcker
Format
E-bok
eISBN (PDF)
9781908493231
Tryckt ISBN
9781904955238

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