Following the life of newborn infant, Emmanuel, this great contemporary novel of Quebec exposes a painful history central to the new consciousness that emerged in the 1960s known as "the quiet revolution." The story of Emmanuel and his 15 brothers and sisters spotlights the grinding poverty under the mental regime of the Catholic Church at its least enlightened and most inescapable. This insightful narrative documents the hardships and cruelties of their social condition with dark humor and passionate imagination as they ...
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Following the life of newborn infant, Emmanuel, this great contemporary novel of Quebec exposes a painful history central to the new consciousness that emerged in the 1960s known as "the quiet revolution." The story of Emmanuel and his 15 brothers and sisters spotlights the grinding poverty under the mental regime of the Catholic Church at its least enlightened and most inescapable. This insightful narrative documents the hardships and cruelties of their social condition with dark humor and passionate imagination as they endeavor to survive harsh schools, dreary convents, and hunger.
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Near Fine- in Very Good- jacket. Remainder NON price-clipped dust jacket [$ 13.95], clean, crisp, colors bright, minor edge wear and display indications. Pages [145] clean, unmarked, binding tight and square. Blue boards, clean, light blue cloth spine, blue foil lettering. PO's name at ffep. Remainder copy. Sunned jacket spine. The novel evokes rural Quebec with both the knowledge and passion of a latter-day Zola. It is a portrait of a vast, poor family presided over by the extraordinary figure of grandmother Antoinette. Translated from the French by Derek Coltman with an introduction by Edmund Wilson. Media Mail, Priority & most international shipping include free tracking information. Every book listed is located in my smoke free and climate controlled shop. All are inspected by me and will have qualities and/or flaws described.
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