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News from douard (The Chronicles of the Plateau Mont Royal, 4),Used
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douard, whom we met in The Duchess and the Commoner, a common shoe salesman at the feet of the wellheeled by day; but the Duchess of Langeais, star of the transvestite shows on the Main by night, has been left an inheritance by his mother, Victoire. With this money, he sails on the oceanliner Libert to Paris, an idealized, glorious foreign place, the art, culture and architecture of which he imagines will be familiar to him from the books and movies he has read and seen. But when he arrives in Paris, his constant encounters with the realities of the primitive and inconvenient aspects of daily life in Europe bring him face to face with the recognition that France is not exclusively the liberating, glorious place he had imagined it to be. The divine Paris, it turns out, does indeed have feet of clay. All of this he records in a diary, which he will send to his sisterinlaw, the fat woman. Will douard survive the disillusionment of both his journey to the imperial centre, and his return to what he previously considered the dull and dreary reality of his life in Montral?While all of the six novels in this series recount the moving, hilarious, angry and exotic lives of the generation inhabiting the Plateau of Montral just on the cusp of Qubecs metamorphosis from the oppression of colonialism to a culture with its own identity and language, News from douard, volume four in this sixpart series of semiautobiographical novels, is the most pointedly explicit at the level of Tremblays sweeping metaphor of Qubecs search for identity, dignity, pride and independence from both its French and its British (Canadian) colonial past.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'News from Édouard'? A: The main theme revolves around Édouard's journey of self-discovery and disillusionment, highlighting Québec's search for identity and independence against the backdrop of colonial history.
- Q: Who is the author of 'News from Édouard'? A: The book is authored by Michel Tremblay, a prominent writer known for his contributions to Québec literature.
- Q: What type of book is 'News from Édouard'? A: 'News from Édouard' is a semi-autobiographical novel that falls under the genre of fiction, specifically focusing on the lives and struggles of characters in Québec.
- Q: How many pages does 'News from Édouard' have? A: 'News from Édouard' contains 224 pages, providing a concise yet impactful narrative.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as being in good condition, indicating it is well-preserved with minimal wear.
- Q: When was 'News from Édouard' published? A: 'News from Édouard' was published on May 2, 2000.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Which series does 'News from Édouard' belong to? A: 'News from Édouard' is the fourth volume in the six-part series 'The Chronicles of the Plateau Mont Royal'.
- Q: What can readers expect from the narrative style of the book? A: Readers can expect a rich narrative style infused with humor, emotion, and a deep exploration of cultural identity through Édouard's experiences.
- Q: Is there a specific audience for 'News from Édouard'? A: The book is suitable for readers interested in Québec culture, identity, and those who appreciate character-driven narratives.