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Parker, Gilbert
1862
1932
Parker, Horatio Gilbert
Parker, Gilbert, Sir, bart.
The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 2
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lane_that_Had_No_Turning,_and_Other_Tales_Concerning_the_People_of_Pontiac
The absurd romance of P'tite Louison -- The little bell of honour -- A son of the wilderness -- A worker in stone.
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"The Lane That Had No Turning, Volume 2" by Gilbert Parker is a collection of short stories written during the early 20th century. The book delves into the lives of various characters in a rural Canadian setting, emphasizing themes of love, loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships. Each story presents different facets of life and emotions, highlighting societal norms and personal struggles in a changing world. The stories included in this volume explore the intertwining lives of characters such as P'tite Louison, a woman whose romantic past influences her present, and Luc Pomfrette, a man shunned by society due to his fall from grace and eventual redemption. "A Worker in Stone" focuses on Francois Lagarre, a tombstone-cutter who aspires to be an artist but faces the harsh judgment of his peers and their suspicions of impropriety. Through evocative narratives, Parker addresses the human condition, portraying characters grappling with their pasts while seeking understanding and acceptance in their communities. The stories reflect the authenticity of rural life, woven with a sense of poignancy and reflection on the passage of time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 89.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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