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Montreal Stories
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General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781988963716
Publisher: Universitas Press
Published: Sep 5 2000
Pages: 240
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Montreal Stories is a first-of-a-kind collection showcasing the work of John Arthur Phillips, one of the finest short-story writers of the mid-Victorian era. Set in 1870s and 1880s Montreal, this collection is a masterpiece of Canadian social realism, offering a vivid depiction of city life during a transformative period in Canadian history. Phillips, a prominent journalist born in Liverpool, England, masterfully blends satire with authentic, gritty details of everyday life, providing readers with a unique view of the cultural and social dynamics of Victorian Montreal. His work is an essential contribution to 19th-century Canadian literature, capturing the zaniness and challenges of urban living.
Edited by Henry M. Wallace, Montreal Stories is meticulously annotated, offering valuable insights into the historical and social context of the time. Phillips, as an editor of literary magazines, played a key role in encouraging young writers, and his stories reflect a deep understanding of the human condition. This collection is a must-read for those interested in Canadian short stories, Victorian literature, and the development of social realism in North American writing.
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