The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence
The novel is a poignant exploration of an elderly woman's life as she reflects on her past with a mixture of pride, bitterness, and regret. The protagonist, a feisty and independent 90-year-old, grapples with her impending death and the loss of her autonomy while recounting her life's journey. Through her eyes, readers experience the struggles of growing up in the prairies of Western Canada, her rebellious youth, the challenges of marriage and motherhood, and the weight of societal expectations. The narrative delves into themes of pride, aging, and the search for self-identity, as the protagonist confronts the stone angel monument that serves as a metaphor for her own unyielding nature and emotional isolation.
The 2833rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1964
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 300-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 6 lists:
- 5th on Edmonton's Top 100 (Edmonton Journal)
- 54th on Top 100 Books, As Chosen By Canadians (The Gazette(Newspaper))
- 1390th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)
- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
- "Our Readable Century", The Best Books of the 20th Century -- Honorable Mention ( January Magazine)