Brocéliande Forest in Paimpont: Sociologist Argues it's an 'Invention' Creating a Glorious Breton Past
Le sociologue Marcel Calvez vient de publier « L’Invention de Brocéliande ». Il y explique comment les bois et les landes de Paimpont ont progressivement été identifiés comme étant la mythique forêt de Brocéliande, sous l’impulsion de notables férus de celtisme au XIXe siècle, puis grâce au développement du tourisme.
Sociologist Marcel Calvez has published a new work arguing that the famed Brocéliande forest in Paimpont is largely a historical invention. His book, 'L'Invention de Brocéliande,' posits that the woods and moors of Paimpont were gradually identified with the mythical forest. This identification process began in the 19th century, driven by local notables interested in Celtic history. The development of tourism further solidified this association over time. Calvez suggests this narrative was created to imbue Brittany with a glorious historical past. The book explores the cultural and historical forces behind this popular legend. It challenges the traditional perception of Brocéliande's origins. The work offers a critical perspective on the construction of historical identity. It examines how landscapes become imbued with myth.
This sociological analysis challenges the historical authenticity of the Brocéliande forest, suggesting it was an invention to create a mythical past for Brittany.
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