Project Gutenberg 2004-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 258 Loudun, Eugène 1818 1898 Loudun, Eugene Fidus Balleyguier, Eugène La Bretagne. Paysages et Récits. Produced by Christine De Ryck and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Biblioth que nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr. "La Bretagne. Paysages et Récits" by Eugène Loudun is a descriptive and observational account written in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the unique cultural, religious, and artistic aspects of Brittany, a region of France known for its distinct traditions and enduring character amidst the broader European transformations of the time. Loudun reflects on the persistence of Breton customs, language, and faith, highlighting their significance in maintaining the cultural integrity of the region. At the start of this work, the author sets the scene by discussing the resilient spirit of the Breton people against the backdrop of modern changes. He contrasts the preservation of traditional costumes and the Breton language in rural areas like Finistère with the gradual loss in more urbanized parts of Brittany. Loudun evokes a poetic sense of place, intricately linking the landscape with the deep spiritual and communal ties that characterize Breton life, particularly through religious practices, customs, and the prominent Christian symbols that punctuate the scenery. This opening portion serves to establish the tone of reverence and nostalgia as Loudun intends to explore the intricate relationship between the faith, art, and identity of the Bretons throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. fr Brittany (France) -- Description and travel Brittany (France) -- Folklore DC Text FR Voyages et pays Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: History - European Browsing: Travel & Geography 451800 2025-06-05T04:09:09.710298 text/html 449746 2021-10-06T14:28:00 text/html 244516 2025-06-05T04:09:19.008712 application/epub+zip 251057 2025-06-05T04:09:13.180230 application/epub+zip 238497 2025-06-05T04:09:11.792335 application/epub+zip 456798 2025-06-05T04:09:23.494732 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 421680 2025-06-05T04:09:18.132718 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 387747 2022-09-05T09:10:52.192969 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 410756 2025-06-05T04:09:08.556267 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 412270 2021-10-06T14:39:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17530 2025-06-05T04:09:23.653694 application/rdf+xml 12511 2025-06-05T04:09:12.372232 image/jpeg 3106 2025-06-05T04:09:12.080240 image/jpeg 237012 2025-06-05T04:09:09.753282 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia