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The Mountain and the Valley is an affectionate portrait of David Canaan, a sensitive boy who becomes increasingly aware of the difference that sets him apart from his family and his neighbours. David’s desire to write is the secret that gives this haunting story its detailed focus and its poignant theme.
Set in the years leading up to World War II and against the backdrop of the Annapolis Valley’s natural beauty, The Mountain and the Valley captures a young man’s spiritual awakening and the gradual growth of artistic vision.
From the Paperback edition.
Set in the years leading up to World War II and against the backdrop of the Annapolis Valley’s natural beauty, The Mountain and the Valley captures a young man’s spiritual awakening and the gradual growth of artistic vision.
From the Paperback edition.
About the Author
ERNEST BUCKLER was the author of numerous books of short stories and essays and two novels. His many honours included honorary degrees from Dalhousie University and the University of New Brunswick and the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour.
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From the Paperback edition.
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Timeless Beauty,
By Nancy B. Janus (Watertown, MA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Mountain and the Valley (Mass Market Paperback)
Buckler's book is tops. The story follows the life of an unpublished writer who must sacrifice his dreams to run the family farm. The prose reads like poetry, the images are breathtaking. It is so beautifully written it made me want to weep. In fact, I had to stop reading the novel for awhile and move to another book, then resume reading it about a week later. The novel is so dense, it reminded me of visiting catherals in Europe or gallery after gallery of museum masterpieces -- the senses can only absorb so much, before you are in overload and need a break. Perhaps that's why the author's body of work is sparse.I am going to recommend this great read to friends. Although there is not much action, the emotions and thoughts of the characters are true and timeless. I must confess I did shed a tear or two at the end. Like a lot of great literature, The Mountain and The Valley is sad.
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This review is from: The Mountain and the Valley (Mass Market Paperback)
This is an intriguing read, with sibling rivalry and domestic tensions. The actions and thoughts of a gifted boy and aspiring writer unfold with each page of this family saga, set in the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia. Perhaps I am prejudiced in favor of local authors. Ernest Buckler is a master craftsman: the reader sees into the soul of Buckler's characters.
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The Best Piece of Canadian Literature,
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The Mountain and the Valley ranks among the top five of my favorite works of literature. I first read this book 20 years ago and it's impact has yet to be paralelled by any other novel.
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