Colas Breugnon

By Romain Rolland

Book Overview

Colas Breugnon is a novel written by the French author Romain Rolland. The story takes place in the Burgundy region of France during the 16th century and follows the life of a jovial and boisterous woodcarver named Colas Breugnon. Colas is a man who loves life and is always looking for the next adventure. He is a skilled craftsman and his work is highly sought after by the wealthy and powerful in the region. The novel is a series of vignettes that follow Colas as he interacts with the people in his community. He is a man who is beloved by all, but also has a bit of a rebellious streak. He is not afraid to speak his mind and often finds himself in trouble with the authorities. Despite this, he remains true to himself and his beliefs.Throughout the novel, Colas falls in love with a beautiful young woman named Marion. Their love story is a central theme in the book and is both passionate and tumultuous. The novel also explores themes of social justice and the struggle of the common people against the ruling class.Overall, Colas Breugnon is a charming and entertaining novel that captures the spirit of the French countryside during the 16th century. It is a celebration of life, love, and the human spirit.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163101168
• ISBN13: 9781163101162
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"