The Habitant and Other French-Canadian Poems
By William Henry Drummond
Length2h 2m
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In "The Habitant and Other French-Canadian Poems," William Henry Drummond masterfully captures the essence of rural French-Canadian life through vivid imagery and authentic dialect. Written in the late 19th century, Drummond's poetry explores themes of nature, community, and identity, reflecting the social and cultural milieu of French Canadians during a period of increasing industrialization. His use of colloquial language imbues the poems with a grounded realism that resonates deeply with readers, while the lyrical quality of his verse evokes both nostalgia and admiration for his subjects. William Henry Drummond, a Canadian poet born in 1854 to Scottish parents, was profoundly influenced by his upbringing in Quebec, which shaped his affinity for the French-Canadian experience. An accomplished physician, Drummond's fascination with local cultures and languages led him to embrace the vernacular as a vital component of his work. His deep understanding of the human condition, combined with his appreciation for the rural landscape, resulted in poetry that is both heartfelt and stirring, allowing him to become a significant voice in Canadian literature. This collection is highly recommended for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of culture and poetry. Drummond's eloquent portrayal of French-Canadian life not only preserves a unique cultural heritage but also engages a universal audience, making it an essential read for both literary enthusiasts and those seeking to understand the rich tapestry of Canadian identity.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 2 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 4, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1TO MY DEAR FRIEND AND FORMER TEACHER
14DE BELL OF ST. MICHEL.
2DE HABITANT THE WRECK OF THE "JULIE PLANTE" LE VIEUX TEMPS DE PAPINEAU GUN HOW BATEESE CAME HOME DE NICE LEETLE CANADIENNE 'POLEON DORÉ DE NOTAIRE PUBLIQUE MAXIME LABELLE MEMORIES PHIL-O-RUM JUNEAU DE BELL OF ST. MICHEL PELANG MON CHOUAL "CASTOR" OLE TAM ON BORD-A PLOUFFE THE GRAND SEIGNEUR M'SIEU SMIT' WHEN ALBANI SANG DE CAMP ON DE "CHEVAL GRIS" DE STOVE PIPE HOLE DE SNOWBIRD THE HABITANT'S JUBILEE ODE OLE DOCTEUR FISET
15PELANG.
3DE HABITANT.
16MON CHOUAL "CASTOR."
4THE WRECK OF THE "JULIE PLANTE."
17OLE TAM ON BORD-A PLOUFFE.
5LE VIEUX TEMPS.
18THE GRAND SEIGNEUR.
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6"DE PAPINEAU GUN."
19M'SIEU SMIT.
7HOW BATEESE CAME HOME.
20WHEN ALBANI SANG.
8DE NICE LEETLE CANADIENNE.
21DE CAMP ON DE "CHEVAL GRIS."
9'POLEON DORÉ.
22DE STOVE PIPE HOLE.
10DE NOTAIRE PUBLIQUE.
23"DE SNOWBIRD."
11A CANADIAN VOYAGEUR'S ACCOUNT OF THE NILE EXPEDITION.
24THE HABITANT'S JUBILEE ODE.
12MEMORIES.
25OLE DOCTEUR FISET.
13PHIL-O-RUM JUNEAU.
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