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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... Mister Morrison's day . " Look , Mister Morrison , " she said , " there's a sugar stain from that damned machine all down my front - and I have to dab it in cold water .... " " Tell me about Mister Grainger's calls , Ms Almeda , " said ...
... Mister Morrison's day . " Look , Mister Morrison , " she said , " there's a sugar stain from that damned machine all down my front - and I have to dab it in cold water .... " " Tell me about Mister Grainger's calls , Ms Almeda , " said ...
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... Mister Schickel , made him a bet of roses it could not be done . I think Mister Schickel's part of the bet was pork chops trimmed of excess fat . When the egg began to sizzle , my father slapped his thigh and whistled and he sent my ...
... Mister Schickel , made him a bet of roses it could not be done . I think Mister Schickel's part of the bet was pork chops trimmed of excess fat . When the egg began to sizzle , my father slapped his thigh and whistled and he sent my ...
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... Mister Schickel , Lily ? " he asked her . She had forgotten that , as well . " Mister Schickel has left , " she told him - trying to be calm- trying to steer my father wide of the butcher's window and in towards their own front stoop ...
... Mister Schickel , Lily ? " he asked her . She had forgotten that , as well . " Mister Schickel has left , " she told him - trying to be calm- trying to steer my father wide of the butcher's window and in towards their own front stoop ...
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