Old Man Savarin Stories: Tales of Canada and Canadians: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Old Man Savarin Stories: Tales of Canada and Canadians is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Thomson, Edward William (1849–1924).
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"Old Man Savarin Stories: Tales of Canada and Canadians" by Edward William Thomson is a collection of short stories written in the early 20th century. The narratives revolve around various characters, particularly focusing on Old Man Savarin, who serves as a central figure in recounting tales of life, culture, and experiences of Canadians. Through his stories, Thomson captures the richness of Canadian life and the values of its people. At the start of the collection, readers are introduced to Old Man Savarin through a reflective poem that invokes nostalgia for the Canadian landscape. In the following story, "Privilege of the Limits," we meet Old Man McTavish, who shares an entertaining tale about his grandfather's misadventures with debt, underlined by themes of pride, honor, and local customs in a rural Canadian setting. The story revolves around the grandfather's steadfast nature during a dispute over a borrowed plough, exhibiting his eternal sense of honor and community's solidarity as he deals with the consequences of his actions. The opening sets a humorous and warm tone, hinting at the wealth of anecdotes to follow about Canadian life and values.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Old Man Savarin Stories: Tales of Canada and Canadians
- Author credits: Thomson, Edward William (1849–1924)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Canada -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
- Canadians -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
- Short stories, Canadian
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- Category: Short Stories
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