La langue est gardienne : Language and Identity in Franco-American Literature

Pinette, Susan

Article exploring critically how contemporary Franco American authors use the French language in their works to signify Franco American ethnicity. Discussion and comparison of two works and their creators: Normand Beaupré's coming of age novel set in Biddeford, Maine, Le petit mangeur des fleurs; David Plante's recent memoir, American Ghosts, featuring prominently the parish of his hometown, Providence, Rhode Island.

2012-spr/sum

en

fr

Journal Article

20th century

New England

Maine

Rhode Island

0737-3759

Québec Studies

53

45-61