Simin Palay


Jean-Maximin called Simin Palay,, was a French writer; as a native Béarnese speaker, he wrote poetry and articles in this language. He also made numerous philology studies on Béarnese and gascon languages.

Biography

Simin Palay was born at Casteide-Doat, on the border between Béarn and Bigorre, on 29 May 1874. He died at Gelos on 22 February 1965.

Selected bibliography

Poetry

  • Bercets dé youénésse è coundes enta rise
  • Sounets è quatourzis
  • Case!
  • Les Pregàries e las Gràcies
  • Lou Bent qui passe

Lexicography

Ethnography