Table of Contents:**

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Chapter 1

: Roots of Québécois Literature**
1.1 Early French Canadian Literature
1.2 Influence of Catholicism and French Tradition
1.3 Emergence of Québécois Identity
1.4 Themes of Survival and Resilience
1.5 Oral Tradition and Folklore
1.6 Literary Societies and Institutions
1.7 Impact of British Rule and Language Policies

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Chapter 2

: Quiet Revolution and Literary Renaissance**
2.1 Social Change and Cultural Awakening
2.2 Rise of Modernism and Avant-Garde Movements
2.3 Nationalism and Independence Movement
2.4 Québécois Women Writers
2.5 Exploration of Rural and Urban Landscapes
2.6 French-English Relations in Literature
2.7 The Role of Literary Magazines and Publishers

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Chapter 3

: Contemporary Québécois Fiction**
3.1 Postmodernism and Metafiction
3.2 Multiculturalism and Diversity in Literature
3.3 Exploration of Identity and Belonging
3.4 Environmental Themes and Ecocriticism
3.5 Globalization and Transnational Influences
3.6 LGBTQ+ Representation in Québécois Literature
3.7 Challenges of Translation and Reception

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Chapter 4

: Poetry and Symbolism in Québec**
4.1 Symbolist Movement and Québec Poetry
4.2 Surrealist and Experimental Poetry
4.3 Nature Imagery and Landscape Poetry
4.4 Political Commentary and Social Critique
4.5 Indigenous Voices in Québécois Poetry
4.6 Performance Poetry and Slam Culture
4.7 Preservation of Oral Traditions in Poetry

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Chapter 5

: Theater and Performance in Québec**
5.1 Evolution of Québécois Theater
5.2 National Themes and Historical Dramas
5.3 Absurdism and Existentialism
5.4 Feminist Theater and Gender Representation
5.5 Indigenous Theater and Cultural Revival
5.6 Experimental Techniques and Multimedia Performance
5.7 Québecois Theater Festivals and Institutions