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Title: Vieilles Histoires du Pays Breton
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Vieilles Histoires du Pays Breton" by Anatole Le Braz is a collection of Breton tales written in the late 19th century. The book presents a rich tapestry of folklore and legends from Brittany, immersing readers in the cultural and mystical elements that define this region. Through various characters, such as the enigmatic Charlézenn, the collection unfolds stories steeped in emotion, tragedy, and the supernatural. At the start of the work, the author introduces the character of la Charlézenn, a girl of mysterious origins and wild spirit who captivates the village boys despite her unconventional looks and humble upbringing. Described as both beautiful and uncaring of societal norms, her enchanting presence sparks rumors and tragic outcomes, including the suicide of a local boy, Cloarec Rozmar, who falls for her without ever speaking to her. The narrative hints at the tragic complexities of her life, as she navigates the aftermath of the boy's death, her troubled relationship with her caregiver Nann, and her wild adventures through the forests, ultimately leading her into encounters with local nobles and creating a profound sense of longing and entrapment. The opening establishes a haunting atmosphere that promises deeper explorations of character and myth in the following tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Le Braz, Anatole, 1859-1926
EBook No.: 62272
Published: May 29, 2020
Downloads: 154
Language: French
Subject: Brittany (France) -- Social life and customs
Subject: Tales -- France -- Brittany
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Vieilles Histoires du Pays Breton
Credits:
Produced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at
http://gallica.bnf.fr)
Summary: "Vieilles Histoires du Pays Breton" by Anatole Le Braz is a collection of Breton tales written in the late 19th century. The book presents a rich tapestry of folklore and legends from Brittany, immersing readers in the cultural and mystical elements that define this region. Through various characters, such as the enigmatic Charlézenn, the collection unfolds stories steeped in emotion, tragedy, and the supernatural. At the start of the work, the author introduces the character of la Charlézenn, a girl of mysterious origins and wild spirit who captivates the village boys despite her unconventional looks and humble upbringing. Described as both beautiful and uncaring of societal norms, her enchanting presence sparks rumors and tragic outcomes, including the suicide of a local boy, Cloarec Rozmar, who falls for her without ever speaking to her. The narrative hints at the tragic complexities of her life, as she navigates the aftermath of the boy's death, her troubled relationship with her caregiver Nann, and her wild adventures through the forests, ultimately leading her into encounters with local nobles and creating a profound sense of longing and entrapment. The opening establishes a haunting atmosphere that promises deeper explorations of character and myth in the following tales. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Le Braz, Anatole, 1859-1926
EBook No.: 62272
Published: May 29, 2020
Downloads: 154
Language: French
Subject: Brittany (France) -- Social life and customs
Subject: Tales -- France -- Brittany
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.