Project Gutenberg 2006-02-18 Public domain in the USA. 53 Bernier, Hector 1886 1947 Au large de l'écueil: roman canadien Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Renald Levesque. This document was produced from a file made available by the the BNQ (Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec) "Au large de l'écueil: roman canadien" by Hector Bernier is a Canadian novel written in the early 20th century. The story primarily revolves around the character Jules Hébert, who is returning to his homeland after an extended time abroad and is filled with patriotic fervor. The narrative delves into themes of national identity, the beauty of the Canadian landscape, and the tensions that arise from cross-cultural encounters, particularly between Hébert and Marguerite Delorme, a young woman from Paris. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the luxurious ship "Laurentic" as it sails up the Saint Lawrence River. The scene is picturesque, showcasing the enchanting landscapes of Canada, which captivates both passengers and crew. Jules Hébert is portrayed as a passionate and emotional character who finds deep meaning in the beauty of his homeland, especially as he converses with Marguerite Delorme, who is equally enchanted by the scenery. Their interactions hint at a budding connection, marked by their differing backgrounds—Hébert's fervent Canadian patriotism contrasts with Marguerite's free-thinking, secular upbringing as the daughter of an atheist. As they share their thoughts and feelings, the opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of love, loyalty, and national pride against the backdrop of Canada's rich and turbulent history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) fr French-Canadian fiction PQ Text FR Littérature Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 406130 405962 2024-10-08T04:55:08.477072 2023-09-08T07:13:02.898264 text/html text/html 406123 405955 2024-10-08T04:55:08.748107 2023-09-08T07:13:03.050190 text/html text/html 228966 2024-10-08T04:55:17.047111 application/epub+zip 236049 2024-10-08T04:55:12.133111 application/epub+zip 216346 2024-10-08T04:55:10.851100 application/epub+zip 446058 2024-10-08T04:55:20.824097 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 424612 2024-10-08T04:55:16.259160 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348593 2022-09-08T13:01:41.894072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371699 371582 2024-10-08T04:55:08.086106 2023-09-08T07:13:02.621182 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 363933 2006-02-18T12:09:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 138627 2006-02-18T12:09:22 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 19186 2024-10-08T04:55:20.950039 application/rdf+xml 15781 2024-10-08T04:55:11.397095 image/jpeg 3659 2024-10-08T04:55:11.124100 image/jpeg 228855 2024-10-08T04:55:08.784197 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog