La langue est gardienne : Language and Identity in Franco-American Literature

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La langue est gardienne : Language and Identity in Franco-American Literature

Description

Article exploring critically how contemporary Franco American authors use the French language in their works to signify Franco American ethnicity. Discussion and comparison of two works and their creators: Normand Beaupré's coming of age novel set in Biddeford, Maine, Le petit mangeur des fleurs; David Plante's recent memoir, American Ghosts, featuring prominently the parish of his hometown, Providence, Rhode Island.

Creator

Pinette, Susan

Date

2012-spr/sum

Language

en; fr

Type

Journal Article

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Coverage

20th century; New England; Maine, Rhode Island

Contribution Form

Zotero

ISSN

0737-3759

Pages

45-61

Publication Title

Québec Studies

Volume

53

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