Ralph Connor

Glengarry School Days (eBook, ePUB)

A Story of Early Days in Glengarry

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Ralph Connor's "Glengarry School Days," the author masterfully delineates the nuanced experiences of a group of boys growing up in a rural Canadian community during the late 19th century. Through a rich tapestry of vivid descriptions and relatable characters, Connor employs a semi-autobiographical narrative style that blends humor, adventure, and poignant moments of reflection. This novel not only showcases the trials and tribulations of school life, camaraderie, and adolescence but also serves as a microcosm of the cultural ethos of the period, reflecting the societal values and challenges faced by students in a rapidly changing world. Ralph Connor, born Charles William Gordon, was a Canadian novelist and Presbyterian minister whose own experiences in rural Canada profoundly influenced his writing. His background in both education and religious ministry lent him unique insights into the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by the youth of his time. By combining his love for storytelling with his commitment to depicting the realities of rural life, Connor crafted a narrative that echoes his belief in the importance of character development and moral integrity. "Glengarry School Days" is a stirring narrative that resonates with both young readers and adults alike, capturing the essence of childhood and the formative moments that shape us. Readers will find themselves immersed in the joys and challenges of youth, making this book a valuable addition to any literature collection, particularly for those interested in Canadian history and literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 217
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066190415
• Artikelnr.: 58596243

Autorenporträt

Ralph Connor was born Charles William Gordon in Indian Lands, Glengarry County, Canada West (later Ontario) in 1860. He graduated from the University of Toronto in 1883 and received his B.D. from Knox College in Toronto in 1887. Three years later he was ordained in Calgary a minister of the Presbyterian Church, and then moved to Banff where he served as missionary to the lumbercamps and mining villages of the area. In 1894 he moved to Winnipeg's Saint Stephen's Church, where he was pastor for the rest of his life. Seeking financial assistance for his missionary work, the Revered Charles William Gordon wrote fictional sketches for the Presbyterian magazine The Westminster. Under the pseudonym of Ralph Connor, he soon became Canada's bestselling author both at home and abroad. His earliest sketches were collected as Black Rock (1898), and this novel, along with his next two novels, The Sky Pilot (1899) and The Man from Glengarry (1901), sold five million copies. Connor's fiction originated in his "outdoor" Christianity. His heroes are often churchmen, among other representatives of established civilization, who minister to the needs of a frontier society. Ralph Connor died in Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1937.