Psychology· Canada

Something I've Been Meaning to Tell You

Aggregate Editorial Score43/100

Notable Work

Published 1974English

About This Book

Something I've Been Meaning to Tell You by Alice Munro is a landmark work of psychology, first published in 1974. Something I've Been Meaning to Tell You by Alice Munro (1974) is a notable work of psychology from Canada.

Book Details

Author	Alice Munro
Published	1974
Country of Origin	🇨🇦 Canada
Language	English
Category	🧩 Psychology
Editorial Score	43/100

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🧩 Psychology

Exploration of the human mind, behaviour, and mental health.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇦 Canada

This book is part of Canada's rich literary tradition.

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Editorial Assessment

Something I've Been Meaning to Tell You by Alice Munro sits within the tradition of psychology that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1974 in Canada, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention. With an editorial score of 43/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys. The appeal of Something I've Been Meaning to Tell You lies partly in its refusal to offer easy answers. Its exploration of the human condition is sustained, textured, and genuinely thought-provoking in ways that stay with readers well after the final page. Within Canada's literary landscape, Alice Munro occupies a significant position. Something I've Been Meaning to Tell You is both a personal artistic statement and a contribution to a tradition shaped by the country's history and cultural concerns.

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