La chanson de la Bretagne

audiobook

La chanson de la Bretagne

by Anatole Le Braz

FR·~1 hours·76 chapters

Chapters

76 total

Au seuil d’un livre

2:49

Faneuses de goëmons

2:15

La source enchantée

0:44

Terre d’Armor

1:48

Les épaves

2:12

La cité dolente

0:36

Les mouettes

3:40

Nuit insulaire

0:45

Chanson de marche

0:40

Entre Plomeur et Plovan

0:51

Description

A lyrical meditation on the soul of Brittany, this work opens with a haunting refrain that blends prayer, folklore and the rhythm of the sea. The narrator, an exile yearning for his homeland, lets the ancient Breton lullaby echo through memories of humble shepherds, weavers and coastal maidens. The prose moves like a song, weaving together landscape, language and the quiet resilience of a people whose voice rises from mist‑shrouded hills and relentless tides.

In the first act, the story follows the intertwined fates of two mystic figures who arrive from distant shores, each seeking a sacred silence in the Breton waters. Their secret dialogues beside a shimmering stream reveal a fragile communion between the human heart and the natural world, hinting at a deeper, almost forgotten spirituality. Listeners will be drawn into the rich, sensory tapestry of wind‑kissed cliffs, rust‑colored mountains and the soft, lingering cadence of a culture that sings even when its future seems uncertain.

Details

Language

fr

Duration

~1 hours (110K characters)

Release date

Nov 19, 2025

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Anatole Le Braz

Anatole Le Braz

1859–1926

A vivid collector of Breton legends and ghost stories, this French writer helped bring the folklore of Brittany to a wide audience. His work blends poetry, storytelling, and a deep love of local tradition.

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