Settlers of the Marsh was first published in 1925, after a struggle by the author to persuade publishers that his first novel would meet public acceptance. Some critics immediately condemned this hypnotic story of the loss of innocence on the Manitoba frontier, calling it "obscene" and "indecent." Churches issued warnings to their congregations to avoid its scandalous contents. Only several decades later was Settlers of the Marsh recognized for what it is - a landmark in the development of the Canadian novel, and a work of ...
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Settlers of the Marsh was first published in 1925, after a struggle by the author to persuade publishers that his first novel would meet public acceptance. Some critics immediately condemned this hypnotic story of the loss of innocence on the Manitoba frontier, calling it "obscene" and "indecent." Churches issued warnings to their congregations to avoid its scandalous contents. Only several decades later was Settlers of the Marsh recognized for what it is - a landmark in the development of the Canadian novel, and a work of realism in the tradition of Thomas Hardy. A psychological portrait of life in the Canadian West, Settlers of the Marsh presents with chilling accuracy the hopes, passions, and anxieties of young pioneers.
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Good. Good condition. New Canadian Library, N 07. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
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Fine in None jacket. Book. 4 1/4 x 7. Grove, Frederick Philip, SETTLERS OF THE MARSH. Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1966, Soft Cover, 4 1/2 x 7 1/4. Fine/ None, 222 pages. Shelf Number 3256
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Good. No Jacket. Book. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Good copy with some general wear. very light edge rubbing. small tear at top edge of front cover. price sticker on back cover. pages clean and unmarked.
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