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The Stone Angel is a novel by Canadian writer Margaret Laurence. First published in 1964 by McClelland and Stewart, it is perhaps the best-known of Laurence's series of five novels set in the fictitious town of Manawaka, Manitoba.
- Margaret Laurence
- 1964
Originally from 1964, The Stone Angel was reprinted in the UK in September as part of the Apollo Classics series. It’s the first in Laurence’s Manawaka sequence of five novels, set in a fictional town based on her hometown in Manitoba, Canada.
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The Stone Angel is a 2007 Canadian drama film written and directed by Kari Skogland. The screenplay is based on the 1964 novel of the same name by Margaret Laurence.
A summary of the novel The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence, about the life of Hagar Shipley, a ninety-year-old woman who reflects on her past and present. The summary covers Hagar's childhood, marriage, motherhood, and escape from a nursing home.
The Stone Angel study guide contains a biography of Margaret Laurence, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
In her best-loved novel, The Stone Angel, Margaret Laurence introduces Hagar Shipley, one of the most memorable characters in Canadian fiction. Stubborn, querulous, self-reliant – and, at ninety, with her life nearly behind her – Hagar Shipley makes a bold last step towards freedom and independence.
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A comprehensive guide to the classic Canadian novel The Stone Angel by Margaret Laurence. Learn about the plot, themes, characters, symbols, and historical context of this coming-of-age story.
