Antonine Maillet
Antonine Maillet was a prominent Acadian writer from New Brunswick, known for her impactful contributions to Canadian literature. Born on May 10, 1929, she became the first non-European to win the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1979 for her novel 'Pélagie-la-Charrette,' which highlighted Acadian history and culture. Throughout her career, Maillet published over 50 works including novels, plays, and children's books, becoming a powerful voice for the Acadian community. Her work 'La Sagouine' is particularly celebrated, having been performed thousands of times. Maillet was recognized with numerous awards and honors, including being made a Commander of France’s Legion of Honour. She passed away at the age of 95 on February 17, 2024.
Born on May 10, 1929 (95 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 2 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 32,045 | $1,700,000 | 1,433$ |
| France | 1 | 9.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 31,779 | $2,700,000 | 1,315$ |
| Totals | 3 | 103,278,749 | 63,824 | $4,400,000 | 2,748$ |
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Antonine Maillet was a Canadian author and the first non-European to receive the Goncourt Prize.
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Antonine Maillet was a prominent Acadian writer who transformed Canadian literature and won the Prix Goncourt.
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Antonine Maillet was a prominent Acadian writer who transformed Canadian literature and won the Prix Goncourt.
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