The Story
This stunning collection of 60 storiesover a centurys worth of the best Canadian literature by an extraordinary array of our finest writershas been selected and is introduced by awardwinning writer Jane Urquhart. Urquharts selection includes stories by major literary figures such as Mavis Gallant, Carol Shields, Alistair MacLeod, and Margaret Atwood, and wonderful stories by younger writers, including Dennis Bock, Joseph Boyden, and Madeleine Thien. This collection is uniquely organized into five parts: the immigrant experience, urban life, family drama, fantasy and metaphor, and celebrating the past.
Description
This stunning collection of 60 storiesover a centurys worth of the best Canadian literature by an extraordinary array of our finest writershas been selected and is introduced by awardwinning writer Jane Urquhart. Urquharts selection includes stories by major literary figures such as Mavis Gallant, Carol Shields, Alistair MacLeod, and Margaret Atwood, and wonderful stories by younger writers, including Dennis Bock, Joseph Boyden, and Madeleine Thien. This collection is uniquely organized into five parts: the immigrant experience, urban life, family drama, fantasy and metaphor, and celebrating the past.
