Vieilles Histoires du Pays Breton

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Vieilles Histoires du Pays Breton

by Anatole Le Braz

FR·~8 hours·6 chapters

Chapters

6 total

VIEILLES HISTOIRES DU PAYS BRETON

1:44

A MONSIEUR JAMES DE KERJÉGU

2:57

I VIEILLES HISTOIRES BRETONNES

3:09:16

II AUX VEILLÉES DE NOËL

3:04:44

III RÉCITS DE PASSANTS

2:17:54

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

22:18

Description

A warm collection of Breton folk tales, gathered from the voices of peasants and sailors who have kept these stories alive for generations. The narrator presents vivid episodes—like the mischievous Charlézenn who sings from treetops, the daring “Bâtard du roi,” and the humble love that blossoms in simple village life—each rooted in the rugged landscape of Brittany. The narratives capture the region’s humor, superstition, and deep connection to nature, inviting listeners to hear the cadence of a culture that values myth as much as daily toil.

Presented in a conversational tone, the stories were originally shared around hearths and church gatherings, offering both entertainment and a glimpse into the values of a people who cherish oral tradition. Listeners will feel the rhythm of coastal winds and the rustle of inland fields as each tale unfolds, while the narrator’s gentle commentary preserves the authenticity of these age‑old legends. This anthology is a doorway into the lyrical world of Breton heritage, perfect for anyone who enjoys folklore told with clarity and heart.

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Language

fr

Duration

~8 hours (517K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

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)

Release date

2020-05-29

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Anatole Le Braz

Anatole Le Braz

1859–1926

A vivid keeper of Breton memory, he turned local legends, ghost stories, and rural customs into books that still feel atmospheric and alive. His work helped bring the folklore of Brittany to a wide French and international audience.

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