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The Street Called Straight
Hardcover
General FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781022981119
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 248
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.63 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Basil King's The Street Called Straight offers a compelling glimpse into domestic life and social issues in early 20th century Canada. This meticulously prepared edition presents a classic work of Canadian fiction exploring the intricacies of marriage and the psychological complexities of human relationships.
Through the lens of literary and psychological fiction, the novel examines the often-unspoken tensions simmering beneath the surface of seemingly ordinary lives. King masterfully crafts a narrative that resonates with enduring themes of love, duty, and personal fulfillment within the confines of societal expectations. The Street Called Straight remains a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition, inviting readers to reflect on the timeless challenges of navigating personal relationships and societal pressures. Experience this important piece of Canadian literary history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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