The Tale of Don l'Orignal

by Antonine Maillet

Don L'Orignal is a barbaric gentleman, king of a mysterious floating island of leas that appears one day off the shore of the mainland. With a keg of molasses at stake, the Flea Islanders decide to wage war against the mainlanders, led by the formidable mayor and her entourage of townsfolk.

Paperback

First published January 1, 1972

About the author

Antonine Maillet was an Acadian novelist, playwright, and scholar.

Reviews

[Barb · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful!