Latest news with #Pélagie-la-Charrette
See - Sada Elbalad
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- See - Sada Elbalad
Iconic Canadian Novelist Antonine Maillet Passes away
Rana Atef On Tuesday, Canadian iconic novelist Antonine Maillet passed away at the age of 95, leaving behind a rich literary legacy that extended beyond Canada's borders. Maillet was the first non-European author to win the prestigious French literary award, the Prix Goncourt, in 1979 for her renowned novel Pélagie-la-Charrette. In addition, she is still the only Canadian writer who received this award Born in 1929 in New Brunswick, eastern Canada, Maillet dedicated her works to introducing the world to the history and culture of the Acadians—French-speaking people in North America who faced persecution and deportation by British forces nearly 270 years ago. One of Maillet's most significant contributions within Canada was the creation of the character La Sagouine, a floor washer who speaks in Chiac, a dialect blending Old French and English. This character became a cultural symbol in New Brunswick and inspired the establishment of a tourist and entertainment park that continues to attract many visitors. After her death, French President Emmanuel Macron paid a tribute to her legacy, posting on X: 'Her vast body of work, rebellious spirit, and dialogue that elevates the soul… Francophonie mourns her, from Acadia to the Pacific Ocean.' Meanwhile, Canadian Minister of Culture Pascale St-Onge emphasized that 'Maillet's literary legacy will remain eternal.'
CBC
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Antonine Maillet, award-winning Canadian novelist inspired by her Acadian roots, dead at 95
Antonine Maillet, novelist, playwright and proud Acadian, has died at 95 at her home in Montreal, her publisher said. Pierre Filion, editor and director of Quebec publishing house Lemeac, announced Monday on social media that she died overnight. Born in New Brunswick, Maillet became the first Canadian writer to receive the prestigious French literary award Prix Goncourt in 1979, for her novel Pélagie-la-Charrette. Maillet was born on May 10, 1929, in Bouctouche and earned a PhD in literature in 1970 from Université Laval in Quebec City. Her work was deeply inspired by the history, language, folklore and traditions of the Acadian people, with more than 20 novels and 12 plays to her name. Maillet was a companion of the Order of Canada, a member of the Order of New Brunswick and a commander of the Order of the Legion of Honour of France, among other titles.
