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_aConnor, Ralph, _d1860-1937 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Foreigner: A Tale of Saskatchewan |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2004 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2004-07-08 | ||
| 508 | _aEtext produced by Don Lainson and Andrew Sly HTML file produced by David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Foreigner: A Tale of Saskatchewan" by Ralph Connor is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the themes of immigration, cultural fusion, and the struggles of the human experience as various groups come together to create a new identity in Canada. The opening portions set the stage in Winnipeg, portraying the diverse waves of immigrants, particularly focusing on the Galicians and their lives in their new home, making way for a conflict of cultures and ideas. At the start of the novel, the preface highlights the historical context of nation-making in Western Canada, emphasizing the blending of different racial and cultural backgrounds. The first chapter immerses readers in the bustling atmosphere of Winnipeg, showcasing its rapid growth and drawing in immigrants driven by the desire for land and freedom. As the narrative unfolds, we meet Paulina Koval and her children, exploring her struggles within her chaotic household filled with transient boarders. The social dynamics within her community, particularly involving Rosenblatt, her agent, unveil the complexities of immigrant life, setting up themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for belonging. Additionally, the story depicts an impending wedding celebration which brings both joy and turmoil, foreshadowing deeper narratives of personal and communal conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aCanada -- Fiction | ||
| 653 | _aSaskatchewan -- Fiction | ||
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