Breton Folk Tales Of Ancient Brittany (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162848648)

Breton Folk Tales of Ancient Brittany is a collection of traditional stories from the region of Brittany in northwestern France. The book is compiled and edited by Lewis Spence, a Scottish folklorist and writer. The tales are drawn from various sources, including oral traditions and written records, and are presented in English translation.The stories in the book cover a wide range of themes and subjects, including fairy tales, legends, myths, and ghost stories. Some of the tales feature familiar characters and motifs from European folklore, such as witches, giants, and enchanted animals. Others are more specific to the Breton culture and landscape, incorporating elements of local history and geography.The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a different type of tale. The first section contains stories of the supernatural, including tales of ghosts, demons, and otherworldly creatures. The second section features stories of magic and enchantment, with characters who possess extraordinary powers or encounter magical objects and places.Other sections include stories of love and romance, tales of adventure and heroism, and stories of trickery and cunning. Throughout the book, Spence provides background information and commentary on the stories, helping readers to understand their cultural and historical context.Breton Folk Tales of Ancient Brittany is a fascinating and entertaining collection of stories that offers a glimpse into the rich folklore and traditions of this unique region of France.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Legends and Romances of Brittany, by Lewis Spence. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100898.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lewis Spence
ISBN-10: 1162848642
ISBN-13: 9781162848648
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 26
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.14lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.05d