Le Cap au Diable, Légende Canadienne by Charles DeGuise
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| Author | DeGuise, Charles, 1827-1884 |
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| Title | Le Cap au Diable, Légende Canadienne |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Renald Levesque and La Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec |
| Summary | "Le Cap au Diable, Légende Canadienne" by Charles DeGuise is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century. The narrative begins by vividly describing the splendid natural beauty of the Canadian landscape, specifically along the Saint Lawrence River, and transitions to introducing the main character, Monsieur St.-Aubin, an Acadian merchant whose life is intertwined with the tragic history surrounding the Acadians during a tumultuous period of conflict and upheaval. As the narrative unfolds, we witness themes of loss, resilience, and the struggle for survival amidst the hardships faced by St.-Aubin, his family, and their community. The opening of the novel sets a somber and atmospheric tone, filled with rich descriptions of landscapes and a sense of foreboding associated with the titular Cap au Diable, a grim site marked by shipwrecks and local legends. We meet St.-Aubin, a prosperous and kind-hearted merchant, and his wife, who embody the peaceful life in Acadia before their world is shattered by conflicts with Anglo-American forces. The narrative hints at impending tragedy, as St.-Aubin's journey leads him away from his family during a time of national crisis. The contrast between the idyllic life they lead and the chaos that ensues is palpable, establishing a poignant backdrop for the unfolding drama of the Acadian exodus and personal calamity, setting the stage for emotional depth and historical reflection throughout the tale. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13059 |
| Release Date | Jul 30, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 94 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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