Two Solitudes (novel)
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First edition (Canada)
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| Author | Hugh MacLennan |
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| Country | Canada |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Historical, romance |
| Publisher | Macmillan of Canada |
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Publication date
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1945 |
Two Solitudes is a 1945 novel by Hugh MacLennan.
Plot summary[edit]
The novel's plot revolves around the life and times of the fictional character Paul Tallard and this character's struggles in reconciling the differences between his English and French Canadian identities.
Recognition and adaptations[edit]
Two Solitudes was selected as one of the five novels to be discussed in the 2013 Canada Reads "battle of the books", broadcast by CBC Radio.[1] It was defended by Canadian actor Jay Baruchel but it lost to Lisa Moore's February.[2]
In 1978 it was made into a motion picture, written and directed by Lionel Chetwynd.
References[edit]
- ^ Hugh MacLennan (2012-10-23). "CBC Books - Books and Authors - Two Solitudes". Cbc.ca. Retrieved 2014-04-14.
- ^ "Lisa Moore's February wins Canada Reads - Arts & Entertainment - CBC News". Cbc.ca. Retrieved 2014-04-14.
- "Book Profile: Two Solitudes". CBC. Retrieved January 22, 2013.
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| Preceded by Earth and High Heaven |
Governor General's Award for English language fiction recipient 1945 |
Succeeded by Continental Revue |
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