Breizh – Literature: Voices of the Breton Spirit

Breton literature reflects a land of deep feeling, spirituality, and connection to the earth. It’s a legacy woven from both oral tradition and modern writing.

Yann-Ber Kalloc’h was a soldier-poet whose haunting verses in Breton mourned the horrors of World War I while celebrating the strength of his homeland. He remains one of Brittany’s most revered literary figures.

Ronan Le Coadic is a contemporary voice, exploring themes of identity and belonging in a rapidly changing world.

Anjela Duval, a self-taught farmer-poet, captured the rhythms of rural life and the quiet dignity of tradition in her Breton-language poetry.

Regional publishers like Skol Vreizh continue to champion Breton literature, offering everything from children’s books to academic essays.