| To Live and Die in Scoudouc Contributor(s): Chiasson, Herménégilde (Author), Elder, Jo-Anne (Translator) |
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ISBN: 1773100351 ISBN-13: 9781773100357 Publisher: Goose Lane Editions OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Poetry | Canadian |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 6" W x 7.4" (0.44 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: First published in 1974, Mourir ? Scoudouc emerged out of a period of cultural awakening. Chiasson's poems denounced the narrow limitations of the past and traced the lines of a fresh collective vision. The poems were lyrical, referentially modern, and steeped in the rhythms and forms that had emerged from the Americas, Europe, and India. Now, more than 40 years later, Herm?n?gilde Chiasson is considered to be the father of Acadian modernism, and Mourir ? Scoudouc is widely regarded as one of the foundational works of modern Acadian literature. Several of the poems, including the oft-anthologized long poem, "Eug?nie Melanson," have now achieved iconic status, appearing frequently in books, magazines, and films -- in French and in English. To Live and Die in Scoudouc is the first English edition of this seminal collection. It replicates Chiasson's design of the 2017 edition and features his own photographs as well as his new introductory essay. Although several of the poems have been previously translated, To Live and Die in Scoudouc features fresh renditions by Jo-Anne Elder, who worked closely with Chiasson on the translations. |
Contributor Bio(s): Elder, Jo-Anne: - Jo-Anne Elder has translated many of Chiasson's works of poetry, including Beatitudes and Conversations and, in collaboration with Fred Cogswell, Climates. She and Fred Cogswell also edited and translated Unfinished Dreams: Contemporary Poetry of Acadie.Chiasson, Herm?n?gilde: - Herm?n?gilde Chiasson is one of Canada's most accomplished writer-artists. He is the author of more than 20 books of poetry, over 30 plays, and several collections of essays. A multi-disciplinary artist, he has received numerous awards for his work, including the Governor General's Award for poetry, the Molson Prize, le prix France-Acadie, le Grand prix de la francophonie canadienne, the prestigious Chevalier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres, and the Prix litt?raire Antonine-Maillet-Acadie Vie. From 2003 to 2009, he served as Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick. |
