Old Man Savarin And Other Stories 9789369072545 There are 14 short stories

There are 14 short stories in Lord Dunsany's 1912 collection The Book of Wonder

It presents a powerful portrayal of how people can change and learn through adversity

The story examines the complexity of love in a society bound by rigid class structures and the influence of social status on personal identity

The story takes place in the Canadian province of Quebec

The novel explores Hans's personal growth and his relationships with his family and fellow workers

Old Man Savarin And Other Stories 9789369072545 There are 14 short storiesOld man Savarin and other stories begins along the banks of the Ottawa River, where a seasoned villager offers fish in exchange for a tale, prompting a vivid recollection of an old schemer who has long exploited local fishermen. The collection opens with a portrayal of village life animated by oral tradition and communal memory, as a story unfolds rich in regional dialect and cultural identity. The figure at the center is told with humor and satire,