Legends and Romances of Brittany

By Lewis Spence

Book Overview

Legends and Romances of Brittany is a collection of traditional tales and legends from the region of Brittany in France, compiled and retold by Lewis Spence. The book includes stories of knights and ladies, magical creatures, and supernatural events that have been passed down through generations of Breton folklore. The tales are rich in symbolism and reflect the unique cultural identity of this Celtic region. Spence's retellings are engaging and vivid, capturing the essence of each story and bringing the characters to life. The book also includes an introduction that provides historical and cultural context for the tales, as well as notes on the sources and variations of each story. Legends and Romances of Brittany is a fascinating glimpse into the rich storytelling tradition of this unique corner of France.The Land, the People, and their Story; Menhirs and Dolmens; Fairies, Spirits and Demons of Brittany; World-Tales; Folk-Tales; Popular Legends; Hero-Tales; Black Art and Its Ministers; Arthurian Romance; Saints of Brittany; Costumes and Customs; Glossary; Index.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162569379
• ISBN13: 9781162569376
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 488 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 7.5" x 9.3"