author
Charles Le Goffic
1863–1932
A Breton poet, novelist, and historian, he brought the landscapes, legends, and people of Brittany vividly into French literature. His writing won wide recognition in his lifetime, including election to the Académie française.
3 Audiobooks
Dixmude: The epic of the French marines (October 17-November 10, 1914)
by Charles Le Goffic
Les Romanciers d'Aujourd'hui
by Charles Le Goffic
About the author
Born in Lannion, Brittany, on July 14, 1863, Charles Le Goffic grew up with a deep connection to the region that would shape much of his work. He became known for writing that drew on Breton life, history, and folklore, and he built a career as both a man of letters and a teacher.
Le Goffic wrote poetry, novels, criticism, and historical works, with Brittany remaining the heart of his imagination. His books helped bring Breton culture to a wider French readership, and his reputation grew steadily enough that he was elected to the Académie française.
He died on February 12, 1932. Today he is remembered as an important literary voice of Brittany, admired for the way he joined a strong sense of place with a wide-ranging body of work.