Le retour de l'exilé: Drame en cinq actes et huit tableaux by Fréchette

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Author Fréchette, Louis Honoré, 1839-1908
Title Le retour de l'exilé: Drame en cinq actes et huit tableaux
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 "Le retour de l'exilé: Drame en cinq actes et huit tableaux" by Louis-H. Fréchette is a dramatic play written in the late 19th century. The story centers on Auguste, a man who returns to Quebec after years of exile, and his interactions with various other characters such as Adrien, a passionate young man in love, and Jolin, a wealthy but morally dubious character tied to the power struggles in the region. The play delves into themes of love, betrayal, ambition, and moral decay, particularly against the backdrop of societal expectations and historical tensions in Canada. The opening of the play sets a vibrant scene within an inn in Sillery, Quebec, where we meet several characters engaged in lively conversation. Auguste arrives, a returning traveler, and quickly draws attention due to his unusual presence and demeanor. He learns about the local dynamics, particularly regarding Jolin, a wealthy man of questionable integrity who has benefited from the troubles of the past. Additionally, we are introduced to Adrien, who harbors deep feelings for Blanche Saint-Vallier, the daughter of a struggling widow living with Jolin. As tensions between the characters unfold, the narrative hints at undercurrents of conflict, particularly with Auguste's mysterious past and Adrien's desperate love for Blanche. This sets up an intricate web of relationships that promise to deepen as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject French-Canadian drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 14751
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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