Description

The Light of Provence is a dramatic poem written by Frederic Jesup Stimson and published in 1917. The poem is set in the picturesque region of Provence in southern France and tells the story of a young American artist named Paul who travels to Provence to seek inspiration for his work. While there, he falls in love with a local woman named Jeanne and becomes embroiled in a passionate and tumultuous affair. The poem explores themes of love, art, and the clash of cultures, as Paul struggles to reconcile his American identity with the traditions and customs of the Provencal people. The Light of Provence is a lyrical and evocative work that captures the beauty and romance of one of France's most enchanting regions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.