""Colas Breugnon"" is a novel by French author Romain Rolland. It was first published in 1919 and tells the story of Colas Breugnon, a woodcarver and musician living in the French countryside in the late 16th century. Colas is a free spirit who loves life and enjoys playing practical jokes on the people around him. He is also passionate about music and spends much of his time composing songs and playing the lute. The novel follows Colas as he navigates the political and social upheavals of his time, including the religious ...
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""Colas Breugnon"" is a novel by French author Romain Rolland. It was first published in 1919 and tells the story of Colas Breugnon, a woodcarver and musician living in the French countryside in the late 16th century. Colas is a free spirit who loves life and enjoys playing practical jokes on the people around him. He is also passionate about music and spends much of his time composing songs and playing the lute. The novel follows Colas as he navigates the political and social upheavals of his time, including the religious conflicts between Catholics and Protestants and the wars that ravaged France during the late Renaissance. Despite the chaos around him, Colas remains true to his principles and his love of life, inspiring those around him with his humor, generosity, and creativity. ""Colas Breugnon"" is a celebration of the simple joys of life and the power of art to transcend the hardships of the world. It is also a vivid portrait of a fascinating period in French history, full of colorful characters and dramatic events. Rolland's prose is lyrical and evocative, capturing the beauty of the French countryside and the spirit of the people who lived there. Overall, ""Colas Breugnon"" is a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers with its message of hope and resilience.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.
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