Maillet, Antonine
Pelagie: The Return to Acadie
- ISBN 13:
- 9780864924056
- author:
- Maillet, Antonine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Goose Lane Editions
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2004
- Pages:
- 264
- Dimensions:
- 139mm X 215mm
- Genre:
- Fiction - General
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Pélagie: A Journey Home
In 1755, thousands of Acadians were forcibly deported from their homes in Acadia. Fifteen years later, Pélagie, a survivor of the Great Disruption, sets out on a 3,000-mile trek to return to her homeland. Inspired by her love for her family and a heroic sea captain, she faces numerous challenges as she attempts to outrace the "Wagon of Death". This funny and lyrical account of Pélagie's journey is a powerful exploration of survival, resilience, and the human spirit. With its unique blend of history, culture, and music, Pélagie: A Journey Home is a compelling read for anyone interested in Acadian literature and history. First published in 1979, this novel has been reissued to mark the 400th anniversary of the founding of Acadia, coinciding with the début of a new musical adaptation.Related Products
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