Val-de-Grâce in Paris in Département de Paris, Île-de-France, France — Western Europe
Louis Hemon
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023
1. Louis Hemon Marker
Ici vecut
Louis Hemon
1880-1913
Auteur de
Maria Chapdelaine
Here lived Louis Hemon (1880-1913), author of Maria Chapdelaine.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music.
Location. 48° 50.443′ N, 2° 20.793′ E. Marker is in Paris, Île-de-France, in Département de Paris. It is in Val-de-Grâce. Marker is on Rue Vauquelin, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 26 Rue Vauquelin, Paris, Île-de-France 75005, France. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guillevic (within shouting distance of this marker); July 21, 1944 Jewish Deportation Memorial (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Pierre-Gilles de Gennes (1932-2007) (about 90 meters away); Jacques Solomon (about 120 meters away); L’Église de Notre Dame de la Cuisine Fatiguée (about 120 meters away); Henri Poincaré (about 150 meters away); L’Ecole Normale Supérieure
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Also see . . . Louis Hémon (Wikipedia).
Excerpt: Louis Hémon (12 October 1880 – 8 July 1913), was a French writer best known for his novel Maria Chapdelaine.(Submitted on July 15, 2023.)
Hémon died when he was struck by a train at Chapleau, Ontario. He never saw the widespread publication of his landmark novel.
Since his death, Maria Chapdelaine has been translated into more than 20 languages in 23 countries, while other novels were published posthumously. The work was also celebrated through a series of paintings by renowned Canadian artist, Rajka Kupesic.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023
2. Louis Hemon Marker - wide view
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 26, 2023
3. Louis Hemon Marker - wider view
Credits. This page was last revised on July 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 44 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
