02487cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000340011324500420014726400510018930000470024033600260028733700260031333800360033950000310037550801870040652012910059353400560188465300480194065300490198885600620203785600430209999900190214268265UtSlPG20260610134557.0mcr n260607r20221901utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aDC1 aSuarès, André,d1868-194813aLe livre de l'émeraude: en Bretagne 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2022  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2022-06-08  aLaurent Vogel, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"Le livre de l'émeraude: en Bretagne" by André Suarès is a philosophical and poetic exploration written in the early 20th century. The work delves into themes of identity, heritage, and the passage of time, particularly focusing on the beauty and melancholy of Brittany as a region. Through its reflective prose, the book evokes a sense of deep connection to place, culture, and the inevitability of change.  The opening of the book sets a contemplative tone, introducing the narrator's journey from the bustling atmosphere of Paris to the tranquil landscapes of Brittany. Amidst a vivid depiction of the departure, the narrator reflects on the significance of returning to one's roots and the unique character of Breton culture, interspersed with observations of the people encountered during the train journey. As the travelers board the train, the narrative captures not only the physical transition from city to countryside but also the emotional resonance of leaving behind a familiar yet stifling environment in search of the beauty and authenticity found in Brittany. This balanced blend of vivid imagery and introspective insight serves as a prelude to a more profound exploration of the human experience in relation to place. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cFrance: Calmann-Lévy, 1901  aBrittany (France) -- Description and travel  aBrittany (France) -- Social life and customs4 uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=njp.3210106752606940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68265  c109081d109081