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Pêr-Jakez Helias
AuthorBooks · Second hand1914-1995
Pêr-Jakez Helias, baptised Pierre-Jacques Hélias, nom de plume Pierre-Jakez Hélias (1914–1995) was a Breton stage actor, journalist, author, poet, and writer for radio who worked in the French and Breton languages. For many years he directed a weekly radio programme in the Breton language and co-founded an Eisteddfod-inspired summer festival at Quimper, France, which became the Festival de Cornouaille.
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About Pêr-Jakez Helias
Birth
1914
Death
1995
First book
1975
Years writing
51
Pêr-Jakez Helias, baptised Pierre-Jacques Hélias, nom de plume Pierre-Jakez Hélias (1914–1995) was a Breton stage actor, journalist, author, poet, and writer for radio who worked in the French and Breton languages. For many years he directed a weekly radio programme in the Breton language and co-founded an Eisteddfod-inspired summer festival at Quimper, France, which became the Festival de Cornouaille.
Pêr-Jakez Helias was a key figure in the preservation of Breton culture and folklore.
His work spans a wide range of roles, including writer, poet, journalist, and teacher.
Born in Pouldreuzic, he dedicated much of his life to collecting and sharing the traditional tales of his homeland.
His creative talent flourished in both the Breton and French languages, enriching both literary traditions.
Beyond his writing, he was a man of theater and radio who brought culture to a wide audience.
