Modern Classics StonesPenguin Canada, 1 juil. 2008 - 240 pages Against a vivid terrain of images, Findley continues his exploration of the many diverse and destructive acts played out on the personal battlegrounds on which we live our daily lives. From the realities of contemporary relationships to a fantastic vision of urban life, from social comment to the deeply personal, Stones is a powerful collection of stories from one of Canada's best-loved writers. Introduction by Eleanor Wachtel Broadcaster and writer Eleanor Wachtel has been the host of Writers & Company since 1990 and is also heard frequently on The Arts Tonight. She is the author of Writers & Company and More Writers & Co. Eleanor lives in Toronto. |
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... Elston , in charge of secretarial work for the Far Eastern Department at the Royal Ontario Museum , had been told by ... Elston said : " it doesn't take much to guarantee the privacy of someone who doesn't even bother to show up . " At ...
... Elston , in charge of secretarial work for the Far Eastern Department at the Royal Ontario Museum , had been told by ... Elston said : " it doesn't take much to guarantee the privacy of someone who doesn't even bother to show up . " At ...
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... Elston was putting the cover on her IBM Selectric and preparing to leave , when she became aware all at once of someone standing behind her . " Oh , " she said - recovering as best she could . " We thought you were not here , Professor ...
... Elston was putting the cover on her IBM Selectric and preparing to leave , when she became aware all at once of someone standing behind her . " Oh , " she said - recovering as best she could . " We thought you were not here , Professor ...
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... Elston sniffed the air . " Myrna ? " she said . " Do you smell something ? " Myrna Stovich needed no prompting . " Sure , " she said . " Dog . " " But there can't be a dog ! " said Mrs Elston . " Yeah , well , " said Myrna . " We also ...
... Elston sniffed the air . " Myrna ? " she said . " Do you smell something ? " Myrna Stovich needed no prompting . " Sure , " she said . " Dog . " " But there can't be a dog ! " said Mrs Elston . " Yeah , well , " said Myrna . " We also ...
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