Br Beuf And His Brethren

Follow the epic journey of Jean de Brébeuf and his courageous brethren in "Brébeuf and His Brethren" by E. J. Pratt. This meticulously researched and beautifully written blank-verse epic takes you back to 17th-century North America, where these Jesuit priests embarked on a mission to the Hurons. Immerse yourself in their founding of Sainte-Marie-among-the-Hurons and witness their tragic martyrdom at the hands of the Iroquois. Explore themes of sacrifice, cultural clashes, and the resilience of the Canadian spirit in this captivating literary masterpiece praised by renowned critic Northrop Frye.

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