Jean Baptiste: A Story of French Canada by James Edward Le Rossignol
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"Jean Baptiste: A Story of French Canada" by J. E. Le Rossignol is a novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around Jean Baptiste Giroux, a young man wrestling with his vocation and identity within the societal expectations of his rural French-Canadian community. He faces the pressure to pursue the priesthood, a calling that he eventually rejects in favor of a different path. At the start of the book,
we are introduced to Jean in a schoolroom setting, where he is encouraged by his teacher and the local priest, M. Paradis, to embrace a future as a priest. During a conversation between Jean and the curé, Jean expresses uncertainty about his vocation but is led to believe he possesses the necessary qualities for priesthood. Following a moment of introspection and a somewhat chaotic encounter with another student, Pamphile, it becomes clear that Jean's ambitions lie beyond the ecclesiastical life. The opening portion also provides glimpses of his family dynamics and foreshadows the deeper conflicts he will face as he seeks to define his place in the world. As the story unfolds, Jean’s internal struggles are complemented by the vibrant backdrop of French-Canadian life, setting the stage for both personal and communal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Le Rossignol, James Edward, 1866- |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Curtis, Dora, 1875-1920 |
| Title | Jean Baptiste: A Story of French Canada |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 90.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canada -- Fiction |
| Subject | French Canadians -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 43280 |
| Release Date | Jul 22, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 639 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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