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Literary Fiction· Canada

The Stone Angel

by Margaret Laurence
Aggregate Editorial Score32/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1964308 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1964, The Stone Angel established Margaret Laurence as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Ninety-year-old Hagar Shipley, facing death, recalls a life of fierce pride, failed love, and the pride that isolated her from those she loved. Laurence's masterpiece is the supreme portrait of old age and pride in Canadian literature. Themes of old age, pride, memory run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1964.

Book Details

AuthorMargaret Laurence
Published1964
Country of Origin🇨🇦 Canada
LanguageEnglish
Pages308
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780771097188
Editorial Score32/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇦 Canada

This book is part of Canada's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
196410
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Stone Angel about?

Ninety-year-old Hagar Shipley, facing death, recalls a life of fierce pride, failed love, and the pride that isolated her from those she loved. Laurence's masterpiece is the supreme portrait of old age and pride in Canadian literature.

Who wrote The Stone Angel?

The Stone Angel was written by Margaret Laurence, from Canada. First published in 1964.

What awards has The Stone Angel won?

The Stone Angel has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1964.

Is The Stone Angel worth reading?

The Stone Angel is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in old age, pride, memory.

Where can I buy The Stone Angel?

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What category is The Stone Angel?

The Stone Angel is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Stone Angel from?

The Stone Angel originates from Canada's literary tradition. Explore more books from Canada on our country page.

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