Anatole Le Braz

Anatole Le Braz

Anatole Le Braz, also known as the "Bard of Brittany", was a prominent figure in Breton literature. Here's a quick summary about him:

  • Man of Many Talents: Le Braz was a poet, folklorist, and translator [Wikipedia].
  • Breton Roots: Born and raised in Brittany, France, he was a native speaker of the Breton language [Wikipedia]. Though he wrote in French, he also composed poems in Breton that remained largely unpublished [Wikipedia].
  • Champion of Breton Culture: Le Braz dedicated himself to collecting and preserving Breton folklore, including legends, popular beliefs, and tales [Britannica]. His book "La Légende de la Mort" ("The Legend of the Dead") is a prime example [Britannica].
  • Academic Accolades: Le Braz was a professor of philosophy and later French literature at the University of Rennes [Britannica]. He even traveled to the US to lecture at Harvard University [Britannica]
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La terre du passé by Anatole Le Braz
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