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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... smiled — because he could feel the head rising up as sure and real as the sun itself . And when the mask he had chosen was in place , he paused only for seconds before he dared to breathe again ; one deep breath , and he found his voice ...
... smiled — because he could feel the head rising up as sure and real as the sun itself . And when the mask he had chosen was in place , he paused only for seconds before he dared to breathe again ; one deep breath , and he found his voice ...
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... a piece of glass at all . It was a piece of ice . Morrison smiled as he took this in . I'm just a fool , he thought . Then he remembered it was May 15th and the sky - so clearly visible — was warm and blue and its only 56 The Sky.
... a piece of glass at all . It was a piece of ice . Morrison smiled as he took this in . I'm just a fool , he thought . Then he remembered it was May 15th and the sky - so clearly visible — was warm and blue and its only 56 The Sky.
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... smiled her knowing smile and waggled her fingers . " Not you , too , Mister Morrison . Shame on you . ” " I beg your pardon ? " " Not you , too , " she repeated . “ Mister Grainger — you know — he makes these phone calls first thing ...
... smiled her knowing smile and waggled her fingers . " Not you , too , Mister Morrison . Shame on you . ” " I beg your pardon ? " " Not you , too , " she repeated . “ Mister Grainger — you know — he makes these phone calls first thing ...
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