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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... talked in Rosedale : very polite ; oblique and cruel , " our young narrator explains . " The people living there regarded money as something you had - as opposed to something you went out and got . " Findley talked about his family's ...
... talked in Rosedale : very polite ; oblique and cruel , " our young narrator explains . " The people living there regarded money as something you had - as opposed to something you went out and got . " Findley talked about his family's ...
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... - Wednesday and Thursday . Also , he would pointedly leave the room whenever Cynthia was on the telephone . Even if she was only talking to her sister - Morrison , believing it was David on the line , would stand 58 STONES.
... - Wednesday and Thursday . Also , he would pointedly leave the room whenever Cynthia was on the telephone . Even if she was only talking to her sister - Morrison , believing it was David on the line , would stand 58 STONES.
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... talking sense , " said Cynthia . “ And if you don't start talking sense by morning , I'm going to call Doctor Pollard . After all , we have the children to think of . " " Yes , " said Morrison - weary of it all . " We have the children ...
... talking sense , " said Cynthia . “ And if you don't start talking sense by morning , I'm going to call Doctor Pollard . After all , we have the children to think of . " " Yes , " said Morrison - weary of it all . " We have the children ...
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