Name: Shadows on the Rock (en Inglés)
SKU: 66875827
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Author: Cather, Willa

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Alpha Edition

Autor

Cather, Willa

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

174

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9x15.2x1 cm

ISBN13

9789374129609

Shadows on the Rock (en Inglés)

Cather, Willa (Autor) · Alpha Edition · Tapa Blanda

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Reseña del libro "Shadows on the Rock (en Inglés)"

Snow settles on a distant stone outcrop, softening the edges of a world both harsh and quietly luminous. In seventeenth century Montreal, where winter's grip shapes every heartbeat and hope, a handful of settlers carve out daily life amid the wilds of New France. Here, the immigrant experience unfolds in intimate detail, as faith and perseverance become both shield and solace against the unknown. Through the rhythms of ordinary existence-preparing meals, tending hearths, nurturing fragile ties-this historical fiction novel reveals the inner lives of those who built a society on the edge of empire. Restored for today's and future generations, this literary classic fiction explores not only the struggles of early Canadian literature's unsung heroines and heroes, but also the universal search for belonging. The city's stone houses and icy riverbanks become backdrops for stories of longing, sacrifice, and quiet triumph, rendered in prose as luminous and clear as the northern air. With a keen eye for detail, the narrative captures the textures of daily life in history, inviting readers to see the world through the eyes of those who first called Montreal home. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. After decades out of print, Alpha Editions brings this evocative portrait of French colonial Canada back into the hands of readers, preserving a vital chapter in the canon of Willa Cather novels. Its themes of endurance, community, and transformation resonate as powerfully now as when first penned, making it a book club favourite and an essential addition for literary fiction readers. To hold this volume is to touch the living past, and to witness a story that continues to shape our understanding of home and identity.