La terre du passé by Anatole Le Braz

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Author Le Braz, Anatole, 1859-1926
Title La terre du passé
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Summary "La terre du passé" by Anatole Le Braz is a collection of literary essays and reflections written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the cultural and historical significance of Brittany, exploring its myths, legends, and the remnants of its religious practices through evocative narratives and character-driven storytelling. The central character seems to be both the land itself and the people, particularly in their connection to tradition and the past. The opening of the work introduces a solitary landscape dotted with ancient roads, once bustling with the movement of pilgrims during the meaningful "Trô-Breiz" pilgrimage. The narrator encounters Roparz, an aged cordier, who recounts tales of this historic pilgrimage, which was once adorned with grand processions to visit the seven patron saints of Brittany. Their conversations evoke a rich sense of nostalgia for times when faith and tradition were deeply woven into the fabric of local life, contrasting with the present desolateness of the once-vibrant routes now largely abandoned. The narrative promises a blend of personal stories interwoven with collective history, setting the stage for further explorations of the intertwined fates of the land and its people. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class DC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: France, Andorra, Monaco
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Wales -- Description and travel
Subject Renan, Ernest, 1823-1892
Subject Brittany (France) -- Description and travel
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EBook-No. 61248
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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