In the Village of Viger by Duncan Campbell Scott
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"In the Village of Viger" by Duncan Campbell Scott is a collection of stories written in the late 19th century. The narrative captures the essence of a small village in Canada as it faces the encroaching influences of urbanization, showcasing the characters who inhabit this tranquil yet changing environment. Central to the collection are various characters including Mademoiselle Viau, the enigmatic milliner, and Louis Bois, an old soldier, each revealing different facets
of life in Viger. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to the village of Viger, where change looms on the horizon but hasn't yet fully arrived. The narrative establishes a sense of nostalgia, detailing the village's scenic beauty and the quaint lives of its inhabitants. Mademoiselle Viau becomes a focal point as she opens a millinery shop, stirring curiosity and competition among the locals, particularly from Madame Laroque, who fears losing her status in the community. As the stories unfold, the themes of secrecy, aspiration, and the impact of modernization on traditional life begin to emerge, setting the stage for deeper explorations of these characters and their intertwined fates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Duncan Campbell, 1862-1947 |
|---|---|
| Title | In the Village of Viger |
| Contents | The little milliner -- The Desjardins -- The wooing of Monsieur Cuerrier -- Sedan -- No. 68 Rue Alfred de Musset - The bobolink -- The tragedy of the Seigniory -- Josephine Labrosse -- The pedler -- Paul Farlotte. |
| Credits |
Produced by Larry Harrison, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the Online Project Gutenberg team at www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by Canadiana |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 79.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Short stories, Canadian |
| Subject | Canada -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Canadian fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | French-Canadians -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Canada -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48998 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-48998-8 |
| Release Date | May 19, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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