Two Solitudes (novel)

Two Solitudes

First edition (Canada)
Author	Hugh MacLennan
Language	English
Genre	Historical, romance
Publisher	Macmillan of Canada
Publication date	1945
Publication place	Canada

Two Solitudes is a 1945 novel by Hugh MacLennan. It popularized the term two solitudes to refer to the perceived lack of communication between English- and French-speaking Canadians.

Plot summary

The novel's plot revolves around the life and times of the fictional character Paul Tallard and this character's struggles in reconciling the differences between his English and French Canadian identities.

Recognition and adaptations

Two Solitudes was selected as one of the five novels to be discussed in the 2013 Canada Reads "battle of the books", broadcast by CBC Radio. ^[1] It was defended by Canadian actor Jay Baruchel but it lost to Lisa Moore's February. ^[2]

In 1978 it was made into a motion picture, written and directed by Lionel Chetwynd.

References

1. Hugh MacLennan (2012-10-23). "CBC Books – Books and Authors – Two Solitudes". Cbc.ca. Retrieved 2023-09-10.
2. "Lisa Moore's February wins Canada Reads – Arts & Entertainment – CBC News". Cbc.ca. Retrieved 2023-09-10.

• "Book Profile: Two Solitudes". CBC. Retrieved September 10, 2023.