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Albert Ferland
1872–1943
A self-taught Quebec poet and draftsman, he brought the landscapes and spirit of French Canada into verse with a strong sense of place. His work is often linked to early 20th-century literary life in Montreal.
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Femmes Rêvées
by Albert Ferland
About the author
Born in Montreal on August 23, 1872, Albert Ferland was a Québécois poet and draftsman. French-language reference sources describe him as self-taught, and archival summaries note that before fully establishing himself in literary and artistic circles, he worked in several occupations and also taught drawing.
Ferland became known for poetry rooted in Canada, especially Quebec, and for writing that celebrated landscape, national feeling, and everyday life. He is remembered as part of the literary culture of Montreal in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, and his books include Le Canada chanté.
He died in Montreal on November 9, 1943. Today he remains a notable figure in French-Canadian literature for readers interested in regional poetry and the cultural history of Quebec.