Legends & Romances of Brittany

audiobook

Legends & Romances of Brittany

by Lewis Spence

EN·~11 hours·17 chapters

Chapters

17 total
1

LEGENDS & ROMANCES

0:26
2

PREFACE

4:33
3

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:22
4

CHAPTER I: THE LAND, THE PEOPLE AND THEIR STORY

37:20
5

CHAPTER II: MENHIRS AND DOLMENS

26:46
6

CHAPTER III: THE FAIRIES OF BRITTANY

1:07:49
7

CHAPTER IV: SPRITES AND DEMONS OF BRITTANY

16:06
8

CHAPTER V: WORLD-TALES IN BRITTANY

1:22:22
9

CHAPTER VI: BRETON FOLK-TALES

1:30:40
10

CHAPTER VIII: HERO-TALES OF BRITTANY

46:26

Description

Delve into the mist‑shrouded world of Brittany, where ancient stone circles and craggy coastlines whisper of a past steeped in wonder. This collection gathers the region’s most vivid legends—fairy‑women who dance on moonlit dunes, mischievous sprites haunting moors, and heroic warriors whose deeds echo Arthurian myth. Illustrated with striking plates, each tale is adapted to convey the humor, bravery, and mystery that have long lived in Breton villages.

Beyond the enchanting folk‑tales, the volume offers glimpses of the “black art” practiced in hidden coves, the sacred lives of local saints, and the lyrical lays of medieval poets. Readers are treated to vivid portraits of customs, costumes, and the everyday life that frames these stories, making the culture feel immediate and alive. Whether you’re drawn to ethereal fairies or rugged heroic saga, the anthology opens a portal to a Celtic realm that still lives in the imagination of its people.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~11 hours (685K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Katherine Ward, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-01-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Lewis Spence

Lewis Spence

1874–1955

A lively guide to myths, folklore, and lost worlds, this Scottish writer brought ancient legends to a wide popular audience. His books range from Celtic tradition to Atlantis, always with a taste for mystery and storytelling.

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