Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country by Louis Hémon

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Author Hémon, Louis, 1880-1913
Translator Blake, W. H. (William Hume), 1861-1924
Title Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country
Credits Produced by Charles Aldarondo. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country" by Louis Hémon is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around Maria Chapdelaine, a young woman living in a remote region of Quebec, as she navigates her relationships and the harsh realities of life in a rural, pioneer setting. The story explores themes of love, duty, and the stark beauty of nature, highlighting the contrast between the call of the wild and the demands of society. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the community in Peribonka, where the men are seen emerging from a church on a cold Sunday morning. This scene paints a vivid picture of the village's life and culture, showcasing the dynamics among its inhabitants. As Maria returns from visiting her relatives, the conversations among villagers reveal their hardships and camaraderie. We learn that Maria's father, Samuel Chapdelaine, has a farm, and that young François Paradis has recently re-entered her life, hinting at a budding romance. The chapter vividly sets the atmosphere and foreshadows the emotional weight of Maria's choices amidst the challenges of rural existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Love stories
Subject Québecois fiction -- Translations into English
Subject Québec (Province) -- Fiction
Subject French-Canadians -- Fiction
Subject Frontier and pioneer life -- Québec (Province) -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 4383
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 27, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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