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2004-09-25
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Hémon, Louis
1880
1913
Hemon, Louis
Maria Chapdelaine
Reading ease score: 73.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
This text was adapted from that found at the Bibliothèque virtuelle.
http://www.fsj.ualberta.ca/biblio/default.htm
Thank you to Donald Ipperciel and the Faculté Saint-Jean
(University of Alberta) for making it available.
"Maria Chapdelaine" by Louis Hémon is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story centers around Maria, a young woman living in rural Quebec, as she navigates her life amidst the struggles and joys of her family in a harsh yet beautiful landscape. The narrative explores the themes of love, hardship, and the strong connection to the land, revealing how these elements shape the lives of Maria and her community. The opening of "Maria Chapdelaine" introduces us to the small village of Péribonka, where the locals gather after church on a cold, snowy day in April. We meet various characters, including the jovial Cléophas Pesant and the wise old Nazaire Larouche, who contribute to the lively atmosphere as they exchange news. Amidst this social scene, the attention turns to Maria, returning from a visit to her relatives, evoking curiosity and admiration from the local men. This section effectively sets the tone for Maria's life, filled with community ties and the anticipation of what is to come, particularly in relation to her budding feelings for François Paradis, a young man with a strong connection to the wilderness. The vivid description of the harsh beauty of the landscape serves as a backdrop for Maria's journey of self-discovery and the complexities of rural life in Quebec. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Love stories
Québec (Province) -- Fiction
French-Canadians -- Fiction
Frontier and pioneer life -- Québec (Province) -- Fiction
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