Authors: Joseph Conroy
ISBN-13: 9780781805407, ISBN-10: 0781805406
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.
Date Published: November 1997
Edition: (Non-applicable)
Breton is the language of western Brittany in northern France. It is a Celtic language related to Cornish, Welsh and more distantly to Irish. This phrasebook is one of the few works about Breton in English. Written carefully and accurately, it includes a review of Breton grammar, phrases and tips for everyday interactions, and details about where to find Breton on the Internet. This book is an easy and helpful introduction to an ancient tongue which has carried forth the tales of Arthur and other wonderful legends. To all those with an interest in Celtic languages, or language in general, the Breton Phrasebook is a book of great intelligence and provides innumerable insights into the Breton culture and language.