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Title:
Adieu à la France
Sur l'embarquement du sieur de Poutrincourt et de son Équipage faisant voile en la terre de Canadas dicte la France Occidentalle
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Rénald Lévesque
Summary: "Adieu à la France" by Marc Lescarbot is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The book encapsulates the sentiments and reflections of the author as he bids farewell to France prior to embarking on a significant voyage to establish a French presence in Canada. It is a poetic narrative that combines personal emotion with the broader context of exploration and colonization. In the text, Lescarbot expresses his longing for France, celebrating its beauty and charm while simultaneously conveying his determination to pursue new opportunities across the ocean. The main character, Sieur de Poutrincourt, is depicted as a noble figure leading an expedition aimed at spreading Christianity and establishing Franco influence among indigenous peoples. Throughout the narrative, Lescarbot implores divine guidance for their voyage, hoping to ensure the success of their endeavor and the eventual establishment of a prosperous settlement in New France. The book encapsulates themes of ambition, faith, and the historical quest for glory during the age of exploration, showcasing a blend of personal aspiration and a profound sense of duty to his homeland and God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lescarbot, Marc, 1570-1641
EBook No.: 20441
Published: Jan 26, 2007
Downloads: 80
Language: French
Subject: French poetry -- 17th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Adieu à la France
Sur l'embarquement du sieur de Poutrincourt et de son Équipage faisant voile en la terre de Canadas dicte la France Occidentalle
Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Rénald Lévesque
Summary: "Adieu à la France" by Marc Lescarbot is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The book encapsulates the sentiments and reflections of the author as he bids farewell to France prior to embarking on a significant voyage to establish a French presence in Canada. It is a poetic narrative that combines personal emotion with the broader context of exploration and colonization. In the text, Lescarbot expresses his longing for France, celebrating its beauty and charm while simultaneously conveying his determination to pursue new opportunities across the ocean. The main character, Sieur de Poutrincourt, is depicted as a noble figure leading an expedition aimed at spreading Christianity and establishing Franco influence among indigenous peoples. Throughout the narrative, Lescarbot implores divine guidance for their voyage, hoping to ensure the success of their endeavor and the eventual establishment of a prosperous settlement in New France. The book encapsulates themes of ambition, faith, and the historical quest for glory during the age of exploration, showcasing a blend of personal aspiration and a profound sense of duty to his homeland and God. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lescarbot, Marc, 1570-1641
EBook No.: 20441
Published: Jan 26, 2007
Downloads: 80
Language: French
Subject: French poetry -- 17th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.