
HECTOR BERNIER
A LA JEUNESSE DE MA RACE, AVEC LE MEILLEUR DE MON COEUR ET DE MA FOI, - HUMBLEMENT, H. B. - PRÉFACE
A. D. DECELLES. - CE QUE DISAIT LA FLAMME… - I - AU BAS DES CIMES.
II. LES AILES A TERRE
III. UN ADONIS QUÉBÉCOIS
IV. L'APATHIE GÉNÉRALE, IMMENSE…
V. AU FOYER DES BERTRAND…
VI. LA CHANSON D'ISABEAU
VII. LE RÊVE DE FRATERNITÉ.
VIII. LE VISAGE MERVEILLEUX DE RECONNAISSANCE ET DE LOYAUTÉ
In the early years of the twentieth century, a fervent voice rises from the Canadian frontier, urging the nation’s youth to awaken to their heritage. The prose weaves together sweeping descriptions of rugged landscapes and bustling towns, using light and colour to mirror the inner lives of its characters. It feels both a love letter to the land and a call to action, inviting listeners to feel the pulse of a country on the cusp of change.
At the heart of the story is a young protagonist, full of idealism, who grapples with the expectations of family, community, and a fledgling national identity. As they confront personal doubts and the allure of modern influences, the narrative explores how love for one’s roots can shape choices and inspire sacrifice. The first act sets the stage for a journey where patriotism, friendship, and the search for purpose intertwine, promising a thoughtful meditation on what it means to belong.
Language
fr
Duration
~9 hours (549K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-12-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1886–1947
A Quebec novelist of the early 20th century, he wrote fiction shaped by idealism, patriotism, and a strong sense of place. His best-known work, Au large de l'écueil, helped secure his place in French-Canadian literary history.
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