02396cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500240014626400510017030000470022133600260026833700260029433800360032050000310035650801930038752012160058053400450179665300340184165300430187565300480191865300610196685600430202766682UtSlPG20260610134535.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aDC1 aLe Braz, Anatole,d1859-192610aAu pays des pardons 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-11-06  aLaurent Vogel 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)  a"Au pays des pardons" by Anatole Le Braz is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the rich cultural and spiritual traditions of Brittany, specifically focusing on local festivals known as "pardons." Through detailed observations, the author explores the significance of these gatherings for the Breton people, emphasizing their deep-rooted connection to communal prayer, devotion, and the landscape.  The opening of the work establishes a vivid setting for the pardons in Brittany, illustrating both the solemnity and simplicity of the traditions that accompany these events. The narrative introduces Jénovéfa Rozel, described as the most beautiful girl in Brittany, and Alanik, who eagerly anticipates dancing with her. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is drawn into the festivities, which include a procession and rituals held around ancient chapels, where the community engages in both prayer and evening dances. The scene is imbued with a sense of nostalgia and reverence for these age-old customs, ultimately setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the cultural identity that thrives through these pardons. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLegends -- France -- Brittany  aChristian saints -- France -- Brittany  aBrittany (France) -- Description and travel  aChristian pilgrims and pilgrimages -- France -- Brittany40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66682