Ringing the Changes

An Autobiography

Häftad, Engelska, 2016

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Beskrivning

First published in 1957, Mazo de la Roche’s last autobiography is a vivid look at her life in Ontario, and a parting shot at her critics.Mazo de la Roche was once Canada’s best-known writer, loved by millions of readers around the world. Her Jalna series is filled with unforgettable characters who come to life for her readers, but she herself was secretive about her own life and tried to escape the public attention fame brought.In this memoir, de la Roche describes her childhood and her relationship with her cousin and life-long companion, Caroline Clement. She confesses her personal connection with her troubled character Finch Whiteoak and details her romantic struggles. Ringing the Changes is the closest view we have of Mazo de la Roche’s innermost thoughts and the private life she usually kept hidden.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2016-01-14
Mått:139 x 215 x 25 mm
Vikt:396 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:360
Förlag:Dundurn Group Ltd
ISBN:9781459730373

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Mer om författaren

Mazo de la Roche was an impoverished writer in Toronto when in 1927 she won a $10,000 prize from the American magazine Atlantic Monthly for her novel Jalna. The book became an immediate bestseller. She went on to publish sixteen novels in the popular series.

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction by Heather Kirk Ringing the Changes Prologue I. Maternal Forebears II. Paternal Forebears III. Very Young Days IV. Secret Play and Separation V. Adolescent Pleasure and Pain VI. The First Flight VII. Clipped Wings VIII. The Long Years IX. The Changeful Years X. Three Against the World XI. We Two Left XII. Jalna XIII. Whiteoaks XIV. Setting Sail XV. Seckington XVI. The Rectory XVII. Canada XVIII. The Cliffs and the Heath XIX. The Winnings XX. Whiteoaks — The Play XXI. Farewell to the Winnings XXII. Life in Windsor and a Trip to America XXIII. Change