Krantenknipsel uit archief Philip Zilcken Possibly 1914

This newspaper clipping, likely from 1914, reports on the death of Frédéric Mistral, a celebrated poet and advocate for the Provençal language. Mistral is considered a key figure in the Félibrige movement, a cultural revival of Provençal language and literature. The clipping notes his many accolades, including the Nobel Prize, and his lasting contributions to the preservation of Provençal culture. Mistral’s death marks a significant loss for the region and for French literature.