{"product_id":"yves-thzsriault-master-storyteller-m-g-hesse-9780820413228","title":"Yves Thériault, Master Storyteller","description":"\u003ci\u003eYves Thériault, Master Storyteller\u003c\/i\u003e is the first comprehensive analytical and critical introduction in English to the works of one of French-Canada's most versatile authors. Individual chapters discuss the life of Thériault (1915-1983), the literary milieu of his period and the critical reception of a writer who prided himself on his independence as an artist.  A Master Storyteller  features short stories essential to the understanding of Thériault's philosophy.  The Burden of Transgression  focuses on the author's major plays and early novels wherein the outsider is established as a major figure. \u003ci\u003eAaron\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLe Dernier Havre\u003c\/i\u003e prompt the discussion for  Troubled Quest for Identity . Thériault's portrayal of Canada's native peoples includes some of his most memorable characters, such as Ashini, N'Tsuk and Agaguk. The conclusion is devoted to Thériault's role in Canadian literature and his appeal to his readers due to his advocacy of harmony with nature and oneself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e M. G. Hesse\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0820413224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780820413228\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/1993\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover","brand":"M. G. Hesse","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48483717579007,"sku":"9780820413228","price":73.7,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_9aea75dc-ca9a-4138-a031-0f85614b3784.jpg?v=1778040200","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/yves-thzsriault-master-storyteller-m-g-hesse-9780820413228","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}