VOICES OF DELIVERANCE : fourteen interviews with major writers which explore the range and vitality of the imaginative work now coming out of Quebec and Acadia. Donald Smith, professor of French at Carleton and author of several books on Quebec literature and French, talks about language, politics, personal biography, and the creative process in stimulating discussions with the leading voices of modern French Canada.

Included are :

Jean Barbeau — Gilbert La Rocque
Gérard Bessette — Antonine Maillet
Marie-Claire Blais — Pierre Morency
Jacques Ferron — Félix-Antoine Savard
Jacques Godbout — Yves Thériault
Anne Hébert — Adrien Thério
Gatien Lapointe — Michel Tremblay

Originally published in French, VOICES OF DELIVERANCE, in translation by Larry Shouldice,
is a valuable introduction to an exciting literary culture.

” A delight, and essential reading for anyone interested in French Canada.” (Books in Canada, Toronto)
” An essential book for teachers, students, and the public at large. ” (Le Droit, Ottawa)
” Illuminating and full of insight. It reads like a novel.” (Québec français, Montréal)
” I invite everyone interested in the authors of Québec and Acadia to read this book.” (Nos livres, Montréal)

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