You have made me want to re-read "Settlers of the Marsh." I've hardly thought about that book (or Grove) since 1978, when I read it in Canadian Lit. I also want to look for Djuna Barnes' book. So thanks for all of that.
Two such different books, except that the author of one is the model for a character in the other. Compare, also, the treatment of Robin Vote in Nightwood and Clara Vogel in Settlers.
What an amazing tale! I love the crazy interweave of history, fantasy, personal and political, sophisticated and homey...Thanks for writing this!
Thank you, Sharon. It does have all those elements. I'm glad it struck you.
Who would have imagined so much exotic life in rural southern Ontario. Surprising and engaging.
Sowesto is good at sprouting exotics (and social conservatives). :)
Wonderful story! You make this stuff up, right?
I wish I had that much imagination. They don't make writers the way they used to.
You have made me want to re-read "Settlers of the Marsh." I've hardly thought about that book (or Grove) since 1978, when I read it in Canadian Lit. I also want to look for Djuna Barnes' book. So thanks for all of that.
Two such different books, except that the author of one is the model for a character in the other. Compare, also, the treatment of Robin Vote in Nightwood and Clara Vogel in Settlers.