Brittany

"Brittany" by Dorothy Menpes is a journey through early 20th-century France, specifically the region of Brittany, where readers get to see the towns, meet the people, and learn about unique traditions. The story presents the area’s geography and culture, with a lot of attention given to the fishing business and the pretty villages that dot the landscape. It starts in Douarnénez, a fishing town busy with the sardine trade, where Menpes shows the reader the exciting scene of fishermen coming back with their fish, turning the quiet village into a noisy, active place with wooden shoes clattering and fishermen and women busy at work. The author helps the reader understand how important the sea is to the community, how beautiful the area is, and how energetic the fishermen are compared to the quieter village residents. "Brittany" invites readers to learn lots about Breton life and culture.