Théodore Botrel

Comprehensive information about poet Théodore Botrel including poetry, biographical information, quotes, literary works, and more. Jean-Baptiste-Théodore-Marie Botrel (14 September 1868 – 28 July 1925) was a French singer-songwriter, poet and playwright. He is best known for his popular songs about his native Brittany, of which the most famous is La Paimpolaise. During World War I he became France's official "Bard of the Armies". This educational Théodore Botrel resource has information about the author's life, works, quotations, articles and essays, and more.