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Synopsis

Jean Elizalde "Zerbitzari" (1883-1961) born in Azkaine, was priest, teacher and writer in Basque. In this book, the linguist and academic at Euskaltzaindia Jabier Kaltzakorta gives us some profound sketches of Zerbitzari's life, together with - and this is the primary value of this publication - a selection of his writings. Kaltzakorta has structured the anthology of Zerbitzari's work by specific themes and periods: the Great War (1914-1918), travel writing, the pirate Etienne Pellot, religious writing (Théophane Vénard, San Frantses Xabier) and Basque dance. Kaltzakorta also selects and presents five articles and nine short stories written by Zerbitzari.