Jeanne la Fileuse: Épisode de l'Émigration Franco-Canadienne aux États-Unis

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Author Beaugrand, Honoré, 1849-1906
Title Jeanne la Fileuse: Épisode de l'Émigration Franco-Canadienne aux États-Unis
Note Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits This text was adapted from that found at the Bibliothèque virtuelle.
http://www.fsj.ualberta.ca/biblio/default.htm

Thank you to Donald Ipperciel and the Faculté Saint-Jean
(University of Alberta) for making it available.
Summary "Jeanne la Fileuse: Épisode de l'Émigration Franco-Canadienne aux États-Unis" by H. Beaugrand is a narrative that blends elements of fiction and social commentary, likely written in the late 19th century. The book presents a vivid exploration of the lives of French Canadian emigrants in the United States, focusing particularly on the experiences and challenges faced by the Franco-Canadian community in New England. The narrative follows central characters such as Pierre Montépel and Jeanne Girard as they navigate their lives intertwined with themes of love, family, and cultural identity. The opening of the work sets the stage for a story that reflects on the historical context of emigration from French Canada to the United States. It begins by addressing the significant emigration trends affecting rural Quebec and the establishment of Franco-Canadian communities across the border. The narrative introduces Pierre Montépel, a young man from Lavaltrie, who has returned from a season of work in the lumber camps, alongside his companions. As they arrive home, the passage describes the vibrant life in their native village and hints at deep-seated cultural values and familial bonds. Pierre’s connection with the Girard siblings, particularly Jeanne, suggests a developing romantic subplot that will further explore themes of social class and identity within this immigrant experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French-Canadians -- United States -- Fiction
Subject Québec (Province) -- Emigration and immigration -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 14536
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Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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