In Hagar Shipley, Margaret Laurence has created one of the boldest, most memorable characters in Canadian fiction. Raise according to the stern virtues of her pioneer ancestors, Hagar Shipley leads a life of uncompromising pride--a pride which sustained her during a stormy marriage, but which lost her favourite son. As her story unfolds we are given vividly etched descriptions of Hagar as a young girl in a remote prairie town; of her now estranged husband; of John, her outoing son; and Marvin, the son she never loved. And now, with her life nearly behind her, Hagar makes a bold, last step towards freedom and independence, and in the Process gains a deeper understanding of the meaning of acceptance.
Manawaka Sequence Series
This series is set in the fictional Canadian town of Manawaka, against the backdrop of a rugged landscape. It follows the lives of various characters grappling with the constraints of small-town existence and profound personal struggles. These are deeply human stories exploring themes of identity, love, and belonging in a setting that often emphasizes tradition and societal expectations.
A vivid portrait of a woman convinced that life has more to offer her than the tedious routine of her days.
The Diviners
- 402 pages
- 15 hours of reading
The life of a woman novelist living in a small town in Canada.
A Jest of God
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
A duty-ridden woman dreams of breaking free from her small-town chains.