TY - BOOK AU - Le Braz,Anatole TI - Le sang de la sirène AV - PQ PY - 2020/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - French fiction -- 20th century N1 - Release date is 2020-03-31; Le sang de la sirène -- Fille de fraudeurs -- Les noces noires de Guernaham; Produced by Laurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Le sang de la sirène" by Anatole Le Braz is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book centers around the captivating life of Marie-Ange, a young woman of exceptional grace and beauty, and explores themes of love, tragedy, and the connection between humanity and the mystical elements of the sea in Brittany. As the story unfolds, it delves into the lore of sirens and their impact on the lives of the islanders, blending elements of myth and reality. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene as the narrator approaches the Breton islands aboard a steamer. The atmosphere is rich with descriptions of the mysterious beauty of the ocean and the islands, as well as the lives of the island dwellers. Upon arrival, the narrator meets Marie-Ange, who gracefully makes her entrance, instantly captivating those around her. The narrative captures the blend of mundane conversation and the extraordinary, hinting at the deeper connections between the characters and the legends of sirens. As the story progresses, the dialogue reveals insights into the island’s culture and traditions, laying the groundwork for a tale steeped in both romance and the haunting consequences that come from the entanglement with the mystical world of the sirens. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61718 ER -