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La Maison Aux Lilas

Maurice Henrie
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Pages
128
Year
2019
Language
French
Publisher
Les Presses de l'Université d'Ottawa

About

Une grossesse mystérieuse, des balades journalières au cimetière, des
amours passagères, un oeil de verre, une amante qu'il faut deviner, un bourreau
au doigté particulier et une maison aux lilas bien intrigante : ce ne sont que
des aperçus de ce recueil. Dans ces 27 nouvelles inédites, brèves, douces ou
intenses, Maurice Henrie passe de l'insolite au familier, brouille les
frontières de la fiction et de son vécu et, avec son naturel habituel pour
l'humour et la narration, nous amène à rire autant qu'à réfléchir.
Est-on plus libre lorsqu'on défie les interdits pour ensuite se trouver
lié par les chaînes de la culpabilité ? Quel sens porte une vie menée avec
tiédeur ? Faut-il compatir ou rire en suivant Hormidas, cet homme intelligent
et dévoué, mais laid et sans charisme ? Peut-on se laisser porter par la paix
qui émane des lieux de culte religieux ? Est-il possible de compléter une
courtepointe d'ADN, en assemblant des morceaux de vies du passé ? Maurice
Henrie pose ces questions, et tant d'autres encore, en nous invitant à y
répondre.
Ce livre est publié en français.

This collection of twenty-seven intense short
stories, born from the author's imagination, is also inspired by his life
experiences. Through his keen sense of observation and his lively sense of
humour, Henrie manages to give each text a unique resonance and authenticity
that transcend the ordinary. These qualities permeate the work through a range
of themes, from church pews, college life, and romantic encounters to foreign
travel and genetic makeup.
In his characteristically light tone, Henrie shares
tales of offbeat scenes-such as the time when the discovery of a glass eye on a
sidewalk disrupted the life of an elderly aunt. Yet he also draws us into more
introspective stories. There is the absurd journey of a group of friends, for
example, who embark on a long race only to realize, suddenly, that they forgot
to set a goal, estimate the time needed, or even clearly define their
destination. Other stories speak of solitude, boredom, and confinement.
This collection of short stories, which challenge
the reader and seek his participation, is part of the long cycle of stories
upon which the author embarked more than twenty years ago.
This book is published in French.

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