A classic of Canadian literature by the great Quebecoise writer, "Kamouraska" is based on a real nineteenth-century love-triangle in rural Quebec. It paints a poetic and terrifying tableau of the life of Elisabeth d'Aulnieres: her marriage to Antoine Tassy, squire of Kamouraska; his violent murder; and her passion for George Nelson, an American doctor. Passionate and evocative, "Kamouraska" is the timeless story of one woman's destructive commitment to an ideal love. Translated into seven languages, "Kamouraska" won the ...
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A classic of Canadian literature by the great Quebecoise writer, "Kamouraska" is based on a real nineteenth-century love-triangle in rural Quebec. It paints a poetic and terrifying tableau of the life of Elisabeth d'Aulnieres: her marriage to Antoine Tassy, squire of Kamouraska; his violent murder; and her passion for George Nelson, an American doctor. Passionate and evocative, "Kamouraska" is the timeless story of one woman's destructive commitment to an ideal love. Translated into seven languages, "Kamouraska" won the Paris book prize and was made into a landmark feature film by Claude Jutra. This edition features a brilliant new introduction by Noah Richler.
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fair. Contains some, or all, of the following: highlights, notes, and underlining. Spine creased, but binding still solid. Open Books is a nonprofit social venture that provides literacy experiences for thousands of readers each year through inspiring programs and creative capitalization of books.
