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Dance Of The Happy Shades

Dance Of The Happy Shades

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In the stories that make up Dance of the Happy Shades, the deceptive calm of small-town life is brought memorably to the page, revealing the countryside of Southwestern Ontario to be home to as many small sufferings and unanticipated emotions as any place. This is the book that earned Alice Munro a devoted readership and established her as one of Canada's most beloved writers.

Winner of the Governor General's Award for Fiction, Dance of the Happy Shades is Alice Munro's first short story collection.

Contents:
Walker Brothers Cowboy --
The Shining Houses --
Images --
Thanks for the Ride --
The Office --
An Ounce of Cure --
The Time of Death --
Days of the Butterfly --
Boys and Girls --
Postcard --
Red Dress: 1946 --
Sunday Afternoon --
A Trip to the Coast --
The Peace of Utrecht --
Dance of the Happy Shades.

With an introduction by Annie Proulx.

Details of Book

ISBN13: 9780143051435
ISBN10: 0143051431
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin
Publication Year: 2005
Format: Paperback

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  • One Line Summary

    Insightful stories of quiet rural life's hidden depths.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're drawn to stories that delve into the subtle depths of everyday life, this collection by Alice Munro is perfect. Her keen observations and gentle storytelling reveal the complex emotions beneath small-town calm, making familiar scenes feel remarkably fresh and profound. Fans of exquisite character studies and atmospheric settings will find herself captivated.

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