Léo-Paul Desrosiers facts for kids

Léo-Paul Desrosiers (born April 11, 1896 – died April 20, 1967) was a famous writer and journalist from Quebec, Canada. He was especially known for writing historical novels. These are stories that take place in the past, often mixing real events with fictional characters.

Desrosiers was inspired by the idea of Quebec nationalism. This is a belief in protecting and promoting the unique culture and identity of Quebec. Two important figures who influenced him were Henri Bourassa and Lionel-Adolphe Groulx.

His first book, Âmes et Paysages, came out in 1922. One of his most famous works is Les Engagés du Grand Portage, published in 1938. This novel tells a story set during the exciting times of the fur trade in the early 1800s. As a journalist, he often wrote for a newspaper called Le Devoir.

Léo-Paul Desrosiers received several important awards for his writing. He won the Ludger-Duvernay Prize in 1951. Later, in 1963, he was awarded the Lorne Pierce Medal. These awards recognized his great contributions to Canadian literature.

What Did Léo-Paul Desrosiers Write About?

Léo-Paul Desrosiers wrote many books during his career. His stories often explored themes related to Quebec's history and its people. He had a special talent for bringing the past to life through his words.

Exploring History Through Novels

Many of Desrosiers' books are historical novels. They help readers imagine what life was like in different periods of Quebec's past. For example, Les Engagés du Grand Portage takes you back to the fur trade era. This was a time when brave voyageurs traveled vast distances. They traded furs with Indigenous peoples across North America.

A List of His Published Works

Here are some of the books Léo-Paul Desrosiers wrote:

• Ames Et Paysages, (1922)
• Nord-Sud, (1931)
• Le Livre Des Mystères, (1936)
• L'Accalmie, Lord Durham Au Canada, (1937)
• Les Engagés Du Grand Portage, (1938); The Making Of Nicolas Montour [translated by Christina vol an Ooordt], (1978)
• Commencements, (1939)
• Les Opiniâtres, (1941)
• Sources, (1942)
• Iroquoisie, (1947)
• L'Ampoule D'Or, (1951)
• Les Dialogues De Marthe Et De Marie, (1957)
• Vous Qui Passez, (1958)
• Les Angoisses Et Les Tourments, (1959)
• Rafales Sur Les Cimes, (1960)
• Dans Le Nid D'Aiglons, La Colombe Vie De Jeanne Le Ber..., (1963)
• Paul De Chomedey, Sieur De Maisonneuve, (1967)