The Pardon of Guingamp: Or Poetry and Romance in Modern Brittany (1870)

The Pardon of Guingamp: Or Poetry and Romance in Modern Brittany is a book written by Philip Winter De Quetteville in 1870. The book is set in modern day Brittany, France and tells the story of a young man named Yannick who falls in love with a beautiful and mysterious woman named Marie. Yannick is a poor farmer who dreams of a better life, while Marie is the daughter of a wealthy landowner who is engaged to a man she does not love.As Yannick and Marie's love grows, they must navigate the obstacles of their class differences and the disapproval of Marie's family. The book also explores the traditions and customs of the region, including the annual pardon of Guingamp, a religious festival that plays a significant role in the story.The Pardon of Guingamp is a romantic and poetic tale that showcases the beauty and complexity of Brittany's culture and history. De Quetteville's writing style is descriptive and vivid, bringing the characters and setting to life for the reader. The book is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its themes of love, tradition, and the pursuit of happiness.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.