Project Gutenberg 2021-11-06 Public domain in the USA. 167 Le Braz, Anatole 1859 1926 Braz, Anatole Le Braz, A. Le Braz, Anatole le Au pays des pardons Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Au pays des pardons" by Anatole Le Braz is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of Brittany, specifically focusing on local festivals known as "pardons." Through detailed observations, the author explores the significance of these gatherings for the Breton people, emphasizing their deep-rooted connection to communal prayer, devotion, and the landscape. The opening of the work establishes a vivid setting for the pardons in Brittany, illustrating both the solemnity and simplicity of the traditions that accompany these events. The narrative introduces Jénovéfa Rozel, described as the most beautiful girl in Brittany, and Alanik, who eagerly anticipates dancing with her. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is drawn into the festivities, which include a procession and rituals held around ancient chapels, where the community engages in both prayer and evening dances. The scene is imbued with a sense of nostalgia and reverence for these age-old customs, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the cultural identity that thrives through these pardons. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. fr Legends -- France -- Brittany Christian saints -- France -- Brittany Brittany (France) -- Description and travel Christian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- France -- Brittany DC Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: French Literature 557869 2025-07-26T10:24:14.140549 text/html 535406 2024-10-18T16:56:12 text/html 336985 2025-07-26T10:24:21.185968 application/epub+zip 337096 2025-07-26T10:24:15.103504 application/epub+zip 337096 2025-07-26T10:24:14.652463 application/epub+zip 469295 2025-07-26T10:24:26.284955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 438241 2025-07-26T10:24:20.799958 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 438332 2022-09-29T22:53:40.937918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 512800 2025-07-26T10:24:13.551469 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 492912 2024-10-18T16:56:12 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17378 2025-07-26T10:24:26.438928 application/rdf+xml 11923 2025-07-26T10:24:14.756453 image/jpeg 2189 2025-07-26T10:24:14.702454 image/jpeg 275347 2025-07-26T10:24:14.191493 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