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Claire Martin

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Pseudonym of the Canadian writer Claire Montreuil (1914-2014)

CanadaWritersLived 1914 to 2014 · aged 100
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Claire Martin, was the pseudonym of the Canadian writer Claire Montreuil. She wrote mainly in French. Her novels often have themes of women's liberation and erotic relationships. " In her works, Quebec and French-Canadian are portrayed as well-educated and living well.

Awards 7

2007Officer of the National Order of Quebec
1966Governor General's Award for French-language fiction
Companion of the Order of Canada
Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada
honorary doctorate at the Laval University
Officer of the Order of Canada
Ordre des Arts et des Lettres

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Claire Martin, was the pseudonym of the Canadian writer Claire Montreuil. She wrote mainly in French. Her novels often have themes of women's liberation and erotic relationships. Martin frequently revealed her devotions toward the "Frenchness" and Quebec nationalism as saying "I prefer to be of Quebec." or "I feel closer to love as a French-Canadian." In her works, Quebec and French-Canadian are portrayed as well-educated and living well. Martin focused her writing style on risks and illnesses of love, and wrote with prejudice and social conventions. Her works are characterized by purity and crafty use of language.

Country
Canada
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 2014 · aged 100
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8 languages

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