La Bretagne. Paysages et Récits.

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La Bretagne. Paysages et Récits.

by Eugène Loudun

FR·~6 hours

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In a time when European nations are racing toward uniformity, one corner of the continent clings stubbornly to its own rhythm. The author invites listeners to wander through Brittany’s rugged coastlines, wind‑swept moors and isolated villages, where the old Breton language still drifts from church pulpits to humble hearths. While the railways and modern fashions press in from the east, the women of Finistère keep the ancient costume alive, a vivid thread that ties present life to centuries of folklore.

The work also explores the deep religious spirit that underpins Breton identity. From the crumbling forts of Saint‑Malo’s bay to the solitary granite cross overlooking the sea, each landscape is described as a poem of faith and resilience. Through lyrical sketches and collected folk verses, the book captures a people at the crossroads of change, preserving the heartbeats of their language, rituals, and enduring sense of place.

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Language

fr

Duration

~6 hours (370K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Christine De Ryck and PG Distributed Proofreaders. This file was produced from images generously made available by the Biblioth que nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr.

Release date

2004-01-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

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Eugène Loudun

1818–1898

A prolific 19th-century French man of letters, he wrote about Brittany, the Vendée, revolution, religion, and the legacy of Napoleon with a strong taste for history and ideas. His books move easily between travel writing, political reflection, and literary journalism.

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