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Classic Love Stories

Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country

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Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country is a classic romance novel by Louis Hémon. It deals with french-Canadians.

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About Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country

"Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country" by Louis Hémon is a romance novel written in 1913. Set in rural Quebec, the story follows Maria after the sudden death of the man she loves. She must choose between two suitors—one offering an exciting life in the city, the other representing the familiar countryside. Written by a French journalist who lived on a Quebec farm gathering stories, this novel became a beloved classic before its author tragically died in a train accident, never knowing of his book's success.
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Themes, setting & tropes

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  • Love stories
  • Québec, Province
  • French-Canadians
  • Frontier and pioneer life, Québec, Province

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Who wrote Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country?

Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country was written by Louis Hémon.

What genre is Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country?

It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

Is Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Maria Chapdelaine: A Tale of the Lake St. John Country?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 5 h 17 min.

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