Breton Legends by Anonymous
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"Breton Legends" by Anonymous is a collection of traditional tales and folklore from Brittany, likely compiled in the late 19th century. This volume presents a selection of enchanting narratives that intertwine elements of magic, morality, and adventure, reflecting the rich cultural heritage and landscape of the region. The stories often include themes of kindness, virtue, and the impact of magical beings, with characters such as noble young men and meaningful encounters with
mythical creatures. The opening of the collection introduces readers to two young noblemen, Tonyk and Mylio, who embark on a journey with their mother’s blessings. Their contrasting personalities emerge quickly: Tonyk is empathetic and generous, while Mylio is cynical and harsh. Their adventures begin as they encounter a series of misfortunes and challenges, including interactions with a beggar woman and a cold child, against the backdrop of a mythical setting filled with giants and miraculous events. By showcasing their decisions, especially Tonyk's selfless acts, the narrative invites readers to ponder deeper moral lessons intertwined with the fantasy elements of Breton lore. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title |
Breton Legends Translated from the French |
| Contents | The three wayfarers -- The legend of St. Galonnek -- The Korils of Plauden -- The Blessed Mao -- The fate of Keris -- The stones of Plouhinec -- Teuz-à-pouliet; or, the dwarf -- The spectre laundresses -- Robin Redbreast -- Comorre -- The Groac'h of the Isle of Lok -- The four gifts -- The palace of the proud king -- The piper -- The White Inn -- Peronnik the idiot. |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 72.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Legends -- France -- Brittany |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41681 |
| Release Date | Dec 21, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 748 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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