Colas Breugnon

By Romain Rolland

Book Overview

Colas Breugnon is a novel written by Romain Rolland, originally published in French in 1919. The story is set in the late 15th century in the town of Clamecy, France, and follows the life of Colas Breugnon, a jovial and free-spirited woodcarver. Colas is a man who loves life, music, and women, and he spends his days carving statues and enjoying the company of his friends and neighbors.However, Colas' carefree life is threatened by the arrival of the Duke of Burgundy, who seeks to assert his power over the town. Colas becomes involved in a resistance movement against the Duke, which leads to a series of adventures and conflicts. Along the way, Colas falls in love with a young woman named Marion, and their relationship is tested by the political turmoil of the times.The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of life in medieval France, as well as its celebration of the simple pleasures of life. Rolland's writing is characterized by its poetic language and its exploration of themes such as freedom, love, and the struggle for justice. Colas Breugnon has been praised for its humor, its warmth, and its insight into human nature. It remains a beloved classic of French literature.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: 1430483296
• ISBN13: 9781430483298
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 1.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"