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Authors associated with the Gwalarn movement, which began in the mid-1920s, sought to modernize Breton literature by looking toward contemporary European models. In their efforts to move away from traditional styles, these writers produced works across several literary genres, including:
- Poetry
- Short stories
- Novels
- Plays
In addition to creating original works in these genres, Gwalarn authors were also active in translating various literary works into the Breton language. Key figures of this period, such as Roparz Hemon, Jakez Riou, Youenn Drezen, and Abeozen, were instrumental in establishing these forms as central to the movement's output.12