A diverse anthology of 49 Canadian short stories selected by Michael Ondaatje, showcasing a range of emotions and literary styles.
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A diverse anthology of 49 Canadian short stories selected by Michael Ondaatje, showcasing a range of emotions and literary styles.
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This highly acclaimed anthology is an unexpected and discerning mix of traditional short stories and untraditional tales, as selected by one of Canada's most beloved writers, Michael Ondaatje. He has chosen 49 stories by a wide array of writers including Alistair MacLeod, Margaret Laurence, Carol Shields, Dionne Brand, Mavis Gallant, Stephen Leacock, Glenn Gould, Alice Munro, Rohinton Mistry, David Adams Richards and many more. Full of diversity and surprise, these writings reveal the geographic...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Minor romantic themes likely in some stories; no explicit content detailed.
Violence & gore
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Minor violence possible in some stories; no graphic depictions specified.
Profanity
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Mild profanity may appear in some stories; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol or drugs possible; no focus on addiction.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Possible minor representation in some stories; not a dominant theme.
Religious content
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No evidence found in available sources.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Some stories may touch on cultural or social issues; not pervasive.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of suffering or conflict possible in some stories.
Other
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