Book description
"A marvelous chronicle of Breton lives and life, seen largely through the eyes of a child grown old, remembering how it used to be, in the years between the two world wars. The memoirs are magnificent. . . . The affectionate and touching portraits are not just of one family.âŠ
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Pierre-Jakez picks up where Jean-Marie DĂ©guignet left off. This book is essentially a continuation of the story, a 20th century account of peasant family life in an area not far from where DĂ©guignet lived a century earlierâexcept this book celebrates and revels and respects Breton culture, life, people, music, food, history, etc. It was published in 1975 and is part of the world-wide movement of identity politics, when ethnic groups, genders, religions, and nationalities are discovering their roots, history, beauty, and genius.
This book is a paean to Breton life and culture, and Pierre-Jakez becomes a culturalâŠ
From Mark's list on The best books about the magic of Brittany France.
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