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“So we troop out to the coast, and every time we meet someone from back home we fall on their necks and weep. Stupid, eh? Neither of them think it is stupid. You Can’t Go Home Again, said Thomas Wolfe. Morag wonders now if it may be the reverse which is true. You have to go home again, in some way or other.”

Quote by Margaret Laurence

Work

The Diviners

In this historical fiction, a family of siblings in the 1930s New York City are drawn together by their shared gift of divination. The story delves into their personal struggles and the societal challenges of the era, as they navigate their unique abilities amidst the backdrop of the Great Depression. more

Author

Margaret Laurence
Margaret Laurence

Margaret Laurence was a Canadian novelist known for her profound psychological insights and depiction of the prairie culture in Canada. Her works often explore themes of personal identity, family relationships, and social change. more

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