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Rare and modern books

Roy, Gabrielle

The Tin Flute

Reynal & Hitchcock, 1947

20.00 €

Kalamos Books

(STREETSVILLE, Canada)

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Year of publication
1947
Place of printing
New York
Author
Roy, Gabrielle
Publishers
Reynal & Hitchcock
Edition
1st US Edition
Keyword
CANADA FICTION MNTREAL CANADIAN WOMEN WRITERS BOOK OF THE MOVIE
Cover description
Very Good, Slight Chips
Binding description
H
Dust jacket
Yes
State of preservation
Very Good
Binding
Hardcover
Inscribed
No
First edition
Yes

Description

The Tin Flute, Gabrielle Roy's first novel, is a classic of Canadian fiction. Imbued with Roy's unique brand of compassion and compelling understanding, this moving story focuses on a family in the Saint-Henri slums of Montreal, its struggles to overcome poverty and ignorance, and its search for love. An affecting story of familial tenderness, sacrifice, and survival during the Second World War, The original French version entitled "Bonheur d"occasion" (1945). won the prestigious Prix Femina award in 1947. the French there is a "Bonheur d'Occasion" sticker on front flap of the DJ. In the same year the English version translated by Hannah Josephson won the Governor General"s Award for Fiction In 1983 it was released as a movie. 315p.Name of previous owner on ffep. else fine