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Breton nationalism in literature, The construction of nationalism and a collective identity in the Barzaz Breiz, Le pain des rêves and Le cheval d’orgeuil

Jongepier, Marit LU (2022) EUHK30 20221
European Studies
Abstract
The present thesis focuses on the relationship between Breton nationalism and literature. The analysis is based on the questions how a historical narrative and a collective identity are created in three Breton literary works. The works analysed are the Barzaz Breiz, Le pain des rêves and Le cheval d’orgeuil. The method used in the analysis is a historical and literary narrative analysis, analysing relevant excerpts with a connection to either (cultural) nationalism, the construction of a collective identity or the view on the Breton society. The drawn conclusion is that the created historical narratives differ greatly between the books, with the Barzaz Breiz being focused on historical victories, while Le pain des rêves and Le cheval... (More)
The present thesis focuses on the relationship between Breton nationalism and literature. The analysis is based on the questions how a historical narrative and a collective identity are created in three Breton literary works. The works analysed are the Barzaz Breiz, Le pain des rêves and Le cheval d’orgeuil. The method used in the analysis is a historical and literary narrative analysis, analysing relevant excerpts with a connection to either (cultural) nationalism, the construction of a collective identity or the view on the Breton society. The drawn conclusion is that the created historical narratives differ greatly between the books, with the Barzaz Breiz being focused on historical victories, while Le pain des rêves and Le cheval d’orgeuil recreate an everyday narrative in a historical setting, aiming for recognition and nostalgia. All three of the works are related to the development of self-consciousness and strengthening the will to preserve and spread the Breton language and culture. Nationalism, though more cultural than political, is visible in the use of Breton words, descriptions of Breton culture and tradition and how the love for the own community, even after a traumatic past, inspires pride in the Breton identity. (Less)
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author
Jongepier, Marit LU
supervisor
organization
course
EUHK30 20221
year
type
M2 - Bachelor Degree
subject
keywords
Nationalism, Collective identity, Literature, Brittany, Minority Language, Regionalism, Narrative analysis, Historical narratives, Breton nationalism, European Studies
language
English
id
9098918
date added to LUP
2022-10-26 16:17:42
date last changed
2022-10-26 16:17:42
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  abstract     = {{The present thesis focuses on the relationship between Breton nationalism and literature. The analysis is based on the questions how a historical narrative and a collective identity are created in three Breton literary works. The works analysed are the Barzaz Breiz, Le pain des rêves and Le cheval d’orgeuil. The method used in the analysis is a historical and literary narrative analysis, analysing relevant excerpts with a connection to either (cultural) nationalism, the construction of a collective identity or the view on the Breton society. The drawn conclusion is that the created historical narratives differ greatly between the books, with the Barzaz Breiz being focused on historical victories, while Le pain des rêves and Le cheval d’orgeuil recreate an everyday narrative in a historical setting, aiming for recognition and nostalgia. All three of the works are related to the development of self-consciousness and strengthening the will to preserve and spread the Breton language and culture. Nationalism, though more cultural than political, is visible in the use of Breton words, descriptions of Breton culture and tradition and how the love for the own community, even after a traumatic past, inspires pride in the Breton identity.}},
  author       = {{Jongepier, Marit}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Breton nationalism in literature, The construction of nationalism and a collective identity in the Barzaz Breiz, Le pain des rêves and Le cheval d’orgeuil}},
  year         = {{2022}},
}