Jean Rivard (1919)

By Joseph Edward Lanouette

Book Overview

Jean Rivard is a novel written by Joseph Edward Lanouette and published in 1919. The story is set in Quebec, Canada, during the early 1900s and follows the life of Jean Rivard, a young man from a poor family who dreams of making a better life for himself. Jean is a hardworking and determined individual who is not afraid to take risks and pursue his dreams. He leaves his small town and travels to Montreal, where he finds work as a laborer and eventually becomes successful in the lumber industry. Along the way, Jean falls in love with a young woman named Marie-Anne and they marry. However, their relationship is tested when Jean's success and ambition lead him down a path of temptation and infidelity. The novel explores themes of ambition, love, and the struggle between success and morality. It also provides a glimpse into Quebec society during the early 1900s, including the class divide and the challenges faced by immigrants in a new country. Overall, Jean Rivard is a classic Canadian novel that captures the spirit of determination and the pursuit of the Canadian dream.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165527197
• ISBN13: 9781165527199
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"