M�moires
Described by poet James Reaney as a "folkloric father figure" of Canadian literature, de Gasp became well-known to his contemporaries only at the end of his life, after the publication of his historical novel, Les Anciens Canadiens (1863). Delighted readers pressed him for more, and his memoirs appeared in 1866. In his work, de Gasp has preserved the essence of the eighteenth-century man. Wit and wisdom combine with sentiment to give the reader a glimpse of the Quebec of his youth, as well as the foibles of family, friends, and historical figures.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0919890733
ISBN13:9780919890732
Release Date:January 1988
Publisher:Vehicule Press
Length:448 Pages
Weight:2.00 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"
Customer Reviews
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Excellent Quebecois History Lesson
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
I first heard of Philippe de Gaspe while visiting Quebec City a few years ago. There is a delightful restaurant there that bears the name "Aux Anciens Canadiens" which is the title of the book de Gaspe wrote in 1864 and was also his home for a couple of years. In "A Man of Sentiment" de Gaspe recounts his childhood growing up in St Jean Port Joli near Quebec City. He attended a seminary school and went on to become a lawyer and the sheriff of QC. Sadly many friends took advantage of his kindness and he ended up in debt and served four years in a debtors prison. He married and fathered thirteen children. The book has wonderful stories about soldiers and Indians and provides a rare glimpse into 18th century life in Quebec after the Seven Year War. This book is filled with fascinating anecdotes and de Gaspe comes across as just a warmhearted individual who had a unique gift for storytelling.
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