The Other Side: A Breton Legend
The Other Side: A Breton Legend is a collection of stories by Eric Stenbock, a 19th century writer and poet. The stories are set in the Breton region of France and tell of the supernatural and mysterious events that occur in the area. The stories are told from the perspective of the locals, who are superstitious and believe in the power of the supernatural. The stories explore themes of love, death, and the afterlife, as well as the power of fate and destiny. The stories are full of suspense and mystery, and the reader is left wondering what will happen next. The stories are also full of folklore and mythology, and the reader is taken on a journey through the Breton region and its culture.
By Eric Stenbock · First published 1895 · Genre: Folklore, Fantasy, Mythology · 4,823 words
First lines
À la joyouse Messe noire.
NOT that I like it, but one does feel so much better after it--"oh, thank you, Mère Yvonne, yes just a little drop more." So the old crones fell to drinking their hot brandy and water (although of course they only took it medicinally, as a remedy for their rheumatics), all seated round the big fire and Mère Pinquèle continued her story.
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The Other Side: A Breton Legend is listed on Textopian as a novella by Eric Stenbock, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Novella
- Author: Eric Stenbock
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Folklore, Fantasy, Mythology, Historical Fiction
- Length: 4,823 words
- Structure: 1 section, 136 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Folklore — The title of the book, 'The Other Side: A Breton Legend', implies that the book is a retelling of a Breton legend, which is a type of folklore.
- Fantasy — Fantasy is a genre that often includes elements of folklore, and this book is likely to contain fantastical elements.
- Mythology — Mythology is closely related to folklore, and this book is likely to contain elements of mythology.
- Historical Fiction — The book is likely to contain elements of historical fiction, as it is a retelling of a Breton legend.
Tags
Breton · legend · mythology · fantasy · folklore · supernatural · adventure · historical · narrative · cultural · mysticism · literature