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Antonine Maillet, award-winning Canadian novelist inspired by her Acadian roots, dead at 95

Antonine Maillet, award-winning Canadian novelist and playwright, has died at the age of 95, as announced by her publisher, Léamec, on social media.
Born in New Brunswick, Maillet was the first Canadian to win the prestigious Prix Goncourt in 1979 for her novel 'Pélagie-la-Charette,' which sold over a million copies in France.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau praised Maillet for her literary achievements and her unwavering advocacy for Acadians, emphasizing her role in highlighting Acadian culture.
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt described Maillet as a literary trailblazer and a strong advocate for the French language and Acadian identity.

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Acadia mourns the death of Antonine Maillet, a great ambassador

It can be said that February 17, 2025 was a dark day for Acadia when we learned of the death of Acadian novelist Antonine Maillet in her home in Montreal, at the age of 95.

3 days ago·Saint John, Canada

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Global News

Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95 - New Brunswick

Born in New Brunswick, she became the first Canadian writer to receive the prestigious French literary award Prix Goncourt in 1979 for her novel "Pélagie-la-Charette."

4 days ago·Toronto, Canada

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Radio France Internationale

Antonine Maillet, Acadian until the end of the pen

She was for a long time a living legend of Acadian culture and the first non-European winner of the Goncourt Prize in 1979 with Pélagie-la-Charrette. Antonine Maillet died "peacefully" in her home in Montreal on Monday, February 17, at the age of 95, according to the press release issued by her publisher.

4 days ago·Paris, France

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Le Monde

Author Antonine Maillet, first non-European Goncourt and figure of Acadia, died at 95

She was the first French-speaking woman outside of Europe to win the Goncourt Prize in 1979 for her novel "Pélagie-la-Charrette" and to date remains the only Canadian to have won the prestigious French literary prize.

5 days ago·Paris, France

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CBC News

Antonine Maillet, award-winning Canadian novelist inspired by her Acadian roots, dead at 95

New Brunswick-born Antonine Maillet, novelist, playwright and proud Acadian, has died at 95 at her home in Montreal, according to her publisher.

5 days ago·Canada

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Antonine Maillet, author and proud raconteur of the Acadian people, dead at 95

Antonine Maillet — novelist, playwright, and proud Acadian — has died at the age of 95. Her publisher, Leméac, announced the news today on social media, saying the author died overnight at her home in Montreal. Born in New Brunswick, she became the first Canadian writer to receive...

5 days ago·Kelowna, Canada

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