François de Bienville: Scenes of Canadian Life in the Seventeenth Century

Joseph-Étienne-Eugène MarmetteProject Gutenberg · United StatesMar 2023

Rating 3.0
Word count
433K words
Chapters
44

Tags

Motivation and Growth Legendary LivesHistorical LegendFate and FortuneFrontier SagaSocial ObservationColonial EraFrench Canada

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today. Francois De Bienville: Scènes de la Vie Canadienne au XVII siècle by Marmette. Author: Marmette, Joseph, 1844-1895. Language: French. Class: PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese. Release Date: Apr 12, 2011

Editor's review

Francois De Bienville: Scènes de la Vie Canadienne au XVII siècle is a work in French by Joseph Marmette (1844–1895), its subtitle meaning "Scenes of Canadian Life in the Seventeenth Century," released by Project Gutenberg as a free public-domain ebook. Marmette was known for historical fiction, and this book sets its narrative within the society of seventeenth-century French colonial North America, offering insight into the life and literary imagination of French Canada at the time. Its distinctive approach is the "scene": rather than a single plotline, it presents the era through a series of vignettes, suited to readers interested in colonial history, French-language literature, and historical fiction. Note that the book is in the original French and the Gutenberg edition generally lacks modern notes or introduction, so Chinese readers need French proficiency and supporting historical background. It is better suited to research or extended reading than light entertainment.

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Reading tips

  1. Gain some background on seventeenth-century French Canada first; the text is easier to enter with context.
  2. Read each "scene" as a standalone piece, tracing characters and events section by section to avoid confusion.
  3. Mark historical terms and place names while reading, then look them up afterward to build background notes.
  4. Read alongside Canadian historical fiction on similar themes to compare narrative perspectives.

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Contents

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FAQ

What language is this book written in? According to Project Gutenberg, the book is in French and is a French-language public-domain literary work, with no Chinese translation included. Readers need French reading ability or a dictionary and translation tools for support.
What does "scènes" in the title mean? The subtitle "Scènes de la Vie Canadienne au XVII siècle" means scenes of Canadian life in the seventeenth century, indicating that the book presents the era through a series of vignettes rather than a single plotline. Each scene can be read as a relatively independent chapter.
What historical background should I know first? A basic grasp of seventeenth-century French colonial North America, relations between settlers and Indigenous peoples, and social life at the time will noticeably ease reading. Skim a relevant general history first, then enter the text without insisting on complete detail.
Does the Gutenberg edition have notes? Public-domain ebooks from Project Gutenberg generally lack modern scholarly notes and introductions, and this book is no exception. When historical terms or place names get in the way, look them up yourself or finish the passage before revisiting details, so as not to break the reading rhythm.

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About the author

Joseph-Étienne-Eugène Marmette Author · Canadian · 1844–1895

Joseph-Étienne-Eugène Marmette (1844–1895) was a Canadian French-language novelist and historian born in Montmagny. He is known for historical novels set in the New France period, including Francois de Bienville, Chevalier de Mornac, and La fiancée du rebelle. His works combine romantic style with historical research and hold a place in French-Canadian literature. In 1882 he served as Canada's archivist in France, and he died in Ottawa in 1895. Three of his works are included here, commonly classified under inspirational growth. Public information about his early education and creative career is limited, but the available facts still convey his basic profile as a historical novelist.