Magpie - A Novel of Post-War Disillusionment 1923 - 10 Angebote vergleichen

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Werdz Quality Used Books.
Toronto, ON: University Of Toronto Press, 1974. Soft cover. Very Good. Tight, unmarked; light age tanning; otherwise very minimal wear; Originally published in 1923, this book describes Craig Forrester - nicknamed 'The Magpie' - is appalled by the greed, hypocrisy, and intolerance of the 'decent' classes and opts for personal morality and social justice. Rejecting urban life, he returns to the farm of his childhood, symbol of the traditional values of honesty and simplicity. A secondary theme, is the role of women in post-war society and the evolution of moral codes.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books.
University of Toronto Press. Used - Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy!

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Magpie: One of the most complex experiences for Canadians was World War 1 and its attendant social upheavals. Because of the lack of a clear description of the emotional forces of the period, historians have tended to concentrate on the political manifestations of agrarian and working class unrest. There are no well-known sources for social commentary, a lack that makes this novel important as an historical document.Originally published in 1923, The Magpie is an articulate and perceptive work which provides an accurate description of the disillusionment that developed after the war when it became apparent that many of the government`s promises of social reform were not going to be fulfilled. Craig Forrester - nicknamed `The Magpie` because of his terseness in conducting business on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange - is appalled by the greed, hypocrisy, and intolerance of the `decent` classes and opts for persona morality and social justice. Rejecting urban life, he returns to the farm of his childhood, symbol of the traditional values of honesty and simplicity. By having his hero make this choice, Durkin adopts one of the greatest themes of Canadian literature and intellectual thought - the agrarian myth. A secondary theme, of particular interest today, is the role of women in post-war society and the evolution of moral codes. The three women in `The Magpie`s` life achieve surprising degrees of personal autonomy. Englisch, Ebook.

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One of the most complex experiences for Canadians was World War 1 and its attendant social upheavals. Because of the lack of a clear description of the emotional forces of the period, historians have tended to concentrate on the political manifestations of agrarian and working class unrest. There are no well-known sources for social commentary, a lack that makes this novel important as an historical document. Originally published in 1923, The Magpie is an articulate and perceptive work which provides an accurate description of the disillusionment that developed after the war when it became apparent that many of the government's promises of social reform were not going to be fulfilled. Craig Forrester - nicknamed 'The Magpie' because of his terseness in conducting business on the Winnipeg Grain Exchange - is appalled by the greed, hypocrisy, and intolerance of the 'decent' classes and opts for persona morality and social justice. Rejecting urban life, he returns to the farm of his childhood, symbol of the traditional values of honesty and simplicity. By having his hero make this choice, Durkin adopts one of the greatest themes of Canadian literature and intellectual thought - the agrarian myth. A secondary theme, of particular interest today, is the role of women in post-war society and the evolution of moral codes. The three women in 'The Magpie's' life achieve surprising degrees of personal autonomy.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, A Life Full of Books [3240360], Chatham, ON, Canada.
Some edgewear with a few stains and indentations to covers. Inside covers are foxed. Clean text. In good + condition. 330 pages.

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History, The Magpie, Originally published in 1923, The Magpie is an articulate and perceptive work which provides an accurate description of the disillusionment that developed after the war when it became apparent that many of the government's promises of social reform were not going to be fulfilled. eBook.

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The-Magpie~~Douglas-Durkin, The Magpie: A Novel of Post-War Disillusionment 1923, NOOK Book (eBook).

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books [51315977], Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside.

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Magpie~~Douglas-Durkin, Magpie, Paperback.