Félibrige
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The Félibrige (more aptly Felibritge, pronounced [feliˈβridʒe] in Occitan) is a literary and cultural association founded in the mid-19th century by Frédéric Mistral and other Provençal writers to defend and promote the Provençal language and Provençal literature. It is presided over by a capolièr.
It was founded on 21 May 1854 in Châteauneuf-de-Gadagne (Vaucluse), by Frédéric Mistral, Joseph Roumanille, Théodore Aubanel, Jean Brunet, Paul Giéra, Anselme Mathieu and Alphonse Tavan. Charles Maurras was a follower of this movement.
The word félibrige is derived from félibre, a Provençal word meaning pupil or follower.
Félibrige now promotes Occitan culture.
[edit] See also
Official site of the Felibrige
- See the large coverage of the topic in Provençal literature
- Languages of France
- Language policy in France
- Provence
- Language revival
