| Pages | 392 |
|---|---|
| Paperback ISBN | 978-1-912987-19-1 |
| Ebook ISBN | 978-9-46238-086-8 |
| Region | |
| Publication date | October 22, 2020 |
| Price | £9.99 |
| First World Editions edition | February 18, 2016 |
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The Stone Diaries
New edition with a foreword by Margaret Atwood. Widely regarded as a modern classic, The Stone Diaries is a fictionalized autobiography chronicling the life of Daisy Goodwill Flett, a seemingly ordinary woman born in Canada in 1905. Beautifully written, yet deeply compassionate, it follows Daisy’s life through marriage, motherhood and widowhood as she ages with the century. A subtle but affective portrait of an everywoman reflecting on an unconventional life, this multi-award winning story deals with everyday issues of existence with an extraordinary vibrancy and irresistible quality.
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Carol Shields
Carol Shields (1935–2003) was an award-winning American-born Canadian author. She is acclaimed for her empathetic and witty… read more
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‘The Stone Diaries reminds us again why literature matters.’ —The New York Times Book Review
‘It is wonderful. A treat.’ —JOANNA TROLLOPE
‘A triumphant and important book. I can think of few novels containing so much that is resonant and unforgettable, or that invite the reader to participate so fully and rewardingly.’ —Sunday Telegraph
