MONTRÉAL, Sept. 5, 2018 /CNW
Telbec/ - Quebecor is proud to be the presenting partner of
the Trois-Rivières International Poetry Festival as part of its
commitment to promoting Québec culture and artists. The Festival is
known as a vital showcase for poetry from around the world. At its
34th edition, to be held from September 28 to October 7, 2018, Quebecor will
present, in collaboration with the Festival's team, the Grand Prix
Québecor, accompanied by a $15,000
purse, to France Théoret for her collection Cruauté du
jeu.
"For 13 years, Quebecor has been a proud supporter of the
Trois-Rivières International Poetry Festival, a literary event that
celebrates the beauty and richness of the French language," says
Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor. "In line with
our desire to support creative artists and promote the important
and vibrant work they produce, we are pleased to present this
year's Grand Prix Québecor to France Théoret for her collection
Cruauté du jeu, published by Écrits les Forges. I extend to
her my sincere congratulations!"
France Théoret, poet, novelist and essayist, is a towering
figure in Quebec literature. Her
first collection of poems, Bloody Mary (1977), remains to
this day an emblematic example of the female voice in literature.
In the course of her career, she has published some 30 titles and
been a finalist in many literary contests. In 2012, she received
the Prix Athanase-David for her life's work.
The Grand Prix Québecor is awarded every year to recognize an
outstanding poet.
Quebecor's Book Group has been a major player in the industry
for more than 30 years. It is the largest family of general
literature publishers in Québec with 18 publishing houses,
including Éditions de l'Hexagone, which publishes poetry, novels
and literary essays. Quebecor Book Group is also a leader in book
distribution and marketing through Messageries ADP, the exclusive
distributor for more than 200 Québec and European French-language
publishers.
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SOURCE Quebecor