02308cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000320011324500280014526400510017330000470022433600260027133700260029733800360032350000310035950800780039052013400046853400450180865300280185370000530188185600430193499900170197714399UtSlPG20260610133335.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aBernier, Hector,d1886-194710aCe que disait la flamme 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-12-20  aProduced by Renald Levesque and "La bibliothèque Nationale du Québec"  a"Ce que disait la flamme" by Hector Bernier is a novel written during the early 20th century. It explores themes of identity, ambition, and the struggles faced by the Canadian youth in their quest for meaning and purpose within the framework of their culture and responsibilities. The main character, Jean Fontaine, is introduced as a freshly graduated doctor grappling with his personal aspirations and the expectations of his affluent family.  The opening of the novel sets the stage for Jean Fontaine's internal conflict following his recent achievement of becoming a doctor. Initially filled with pride and excitement, he quickly realizes that his triumph leads to a sense of emptiness and uncertainty about his future. As he reflects on his desires, he is torn between aspirations for scientific discovery and a yearning to engage with the less fortunate in his community. The narrative is complemented by the introduction of Lucile Bertrand, the daughter of one of his father's workers, who imparts to Jean the struggles of her ill father. This encounter highlights social disparities and foreshadows Jean's impending emotional journey as he navigates the complexities of love, ambition, and duty amidst a backdrop that emphasizes the importance of national pride and responsibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFrench-Canadian fiction1 aDeCelles, Alfred D.q(Alfred Duclos),d1843-192540uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14399  c55787d55787