Hersart De La Villemarque / Tom Taylor
''Ballads and Songs of Brittany'' is a collection of traditional folk songs and ballads from the Brittany region of France, compiled and translated by Tom Taylor. The book includes a diverse range of songs, from love ballads and laments to humorous ditties and drinking songs. Each piece is presented in both the original Breton language and an English translation, along with notes on the history and cultural significance of the song. The book also includes an introduction by Taylor, providing context for the collection and discussing the importance of preserving traditional folk music. ''Ballads and Songs of Brittany'' offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich musical heritage of this unique region, and is a must-read for anyone interested in folk music, cultural history, or the Breton language.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.
