Bear by Marian Engel
In this provocative and unconventional tale, a lonely librarian named Lou is sent to a remote island in Northern Ontario to catalog the estate of a deceased colonel. Amidst the isolation and the wild beauty of the natural surroundings, she encounters an unexpected companion—a bear. As Lou's interactions with the bear evolve, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery and liberation, challenging societal norms and exploring the boundaries of human and animal connection. The narrative delves into themes of solitude, desire, and the primal instincts that reside within us all.
The 3620th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1976
- Nationality
- Canadian
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 140-160
- Original Language
- English
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(3.0)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 100 novels that make you proud to be Canadian (CBC Books)
- The 100 Best Novels Of All Time (Runners-Up) (The Guardian)
- The Spouter-Inn; or, A Conversation with Great Books (The Spouter-Inn Podcast)