La chasse galerie: Légendes Canadiennes by Honoré Beaugrand
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"La chasse galerie: Légendes Canadiennes" by Honoré Beaugrand is a collection of Canadian legends written in the late 19th century. The text draws upon folklore from French-Canadian culture, featuring a range of characters engaged in supernatural adventures, with tales that weave elements of magic and the supernatural into everyday life. The principal narrative discusses Joe, a cook, who recalls a wild excursion undertaken by a group of men who decided to embark
on a dangerous flight across the sky in a canoe to visit their loved ones on New Year’s Eve. The opening of the work sets up a story told by Joe, as he reflects on a memorable night from his youth. The scene is established in a lumber camp on the eve of New Year's Day, where Joe and his companions gather to celebrate with drinks and storytelling. As the night progresses, a spirited conversation leads to the daring proposal of using a mythical mode of travel called "chasse-galerie," which requires a pact with the devil. Joe describes the exhilarating journey through the sky, the thrill of visiting their loves, and the ensuing chaos that occurs due to the reckless decision of one companion. The narrative masterfully blends humor, adventure, and elements of traditional folklore, introducing readers to a vibrant tapestry of Canadian culture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Beaugrand, Honoré, 1849-1906 |
|---|---|
| Title | La chasse galerie: Légendes Canadiennes |
| Contents | La chasse-galerie -- Le loup-garou -- La bête à grand'queue -- Macloune -- Le père Louison. |
| Credits |
This text was adapted from that found at the Bibliothèque virtuelle. www.fsj.ualberta.ca/biblio/default.htm Thank you to Donald Ipperciel and the Faculté Saint-Jean (University of Alberta) for making it available. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | French-Canadians -- Québec (Province) -- Folklore -- Fiction |
| Subject | Legends -- Québec (Province) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 16210 |
| Release Date | Jul 5, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 11, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 391 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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