Project Gutenberg 2006-02-18 Public domain in the USA. 213 Bernier, Hector 1886 1947 Au large de l'écueil: roman canadien Produced by Renald Levesque. This document was produced from a file made available by the the BNQ (Bibliothèque Nationale du Québec) "Au large de l'écueil: roman canadien" by Hector Bernier is a Canadian novel written in the early 20th century. The story primarily revolves around the character Jules Hébert, who is returning to his homeland after an extended time abroad and is filled with patriotic fervor. The narrative delves into themes of national identity, the beauty of the Canadian landscape, and the tensions that arise from cross-cultural encounters, particularly between Hébert and Marguerite Delorme, a young woman from Paris. At the start of the novel, readers are introduced to the luxurious ship "Laurentic" as it sails up the Saint Lawrence River. The scene is picturesque, showcasing the enchanting landscapes of Canada, which captivates both passengers and crew. Jules Hébert is portrayed as a passionate and emotional character who finds deep meaning in the beauty of his homeland, especially as he converses with Marguerite Delorme, who is equally enchanted by the scenery. Their interactions hint at a budding connection, marked by their differing backgrounds—Hébert's fervent Canadian patriotism contrasts with Marguerite's free-thinking, secular upbringing as the daughter of an atheist. As they share their thoughts and feelings, the opening sets the stage for a complex exploration of love, loyalty, and national pride against the backdrop of Canada's rich and turbulent history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. fr French-Canadian fiction PQ Text FR Littérature Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Novels Category: French Literature 406302 2025-06-07T14:19:48.624247 text/html 406123 2025-01-17T15:48:54.250768 text/html 229046 2025-06-07T14:19:57.111222 application/epub+zip 236039 2025-06-07T14:19:52.095248 application/epub+zip 216335 2025-06-07T14:19:50.784269 application/epub+zip 446034 2025-06-07T14:20:01.161178 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 424612 2025-06-07T14:19:56.301233 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 348593 2022-09-08T13:01:41.894072 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371699 2025-06-07T14:19:48.203252 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 363933 2006-02-18T12:09:20 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 138627 2006-02-18T12:09:22 text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 17635 2025-06-07T14:20:01.323174 application/rdf+xml 15781 2025-06-07T14:19:51.348221 image/jpeg 3659 2025-06-07T14:19:51.062240 image/jpeg 228919 2025-06-07T14:19:48.663263 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog