Publisher's Synopsis
""Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country"" is a classic Canadian novel written by Louis Hemon. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Maria Chapdelaine, who lives in the rural area of Lake St. John in Quebec. The novel is a portrayal of the hardships and struggles faced by the French-Canadian settlers in the region.Maria is a strong-willed and determined girl who dreams of a better life. She is torn between three suitors: Fran�����ois Paradis, a lumberjack who represents adventure and freedom; Lorenzo Surprenant, a farmer who represents stability and security; and Eutrope Gagnon, a wealthy landowner who represents wealth and luxury.As Maria navigates her way through these conflicting emotions, she also has to deal with the harsh realities of life in the countryside. The novel explores themes such as the struggle for survival, the clash between tradition and modernity, and the importance of community and family.""Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country"" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a vivid and evocative portrayal of a bygone era and a testament to the resilience and strength of the human spirit.His face was still smooth as a child's, with immature features and guileless eyes, and one not knowing him would probably have been surprised to hear him speak with all the deliberation of an older and experienced man, and to see him everlastingly charging his wooden pipe; but in the Province of Quebec the boys are looked upon as men when they undertake men's work, and as to their precocity in smoking there is always the excellent excuse that it afford some protection in summer against the attacking swarms of black-flies, mosquitos and sand-flies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
