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Literary Fiction· Canada

The Tin Flute

by Gabrielle Roy
Aggregate Editorial Score38/100
ALA Notable Books
Published 1945345 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Gabrielle Roy's The Tin Flute (1945) stands as one of the most significant works of literary fiction of its era. The Lacasse family struggles with poverty in Montreal's working-class Saint-Henri district on the eve of World War II. Roy's Gouverneur-Général Award-winning debut is the first major novel of French-Canadian working-class life. Themes of poverty, Montreal, World War II run through the work. The book has received recognition from ALA Notable Books 1945.

Book Details

AuthorGabrielle Roy
Published1945
Country of Origin🇨🇦 Canada
LanguageEnglish
Pages345
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780771076565
Editorial Score38/100
About the Category

📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇨🇦 Canada

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

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Awards & Recognition

ALA Notable Books
notable · national
194510
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tin Flute about?

The Lacasse family struggles with poverty in Montreal's working-class Saint-Henri district on the eve of World War II. Roy's Gouverneur-Général Award-winning debut is the first major novel of French-Canadian working-class life.

Who wrote The Tin Flute?

The Tin Flute was written by Gabrielle Roy, from Canada. First published in 1945.

What awards has The Tin Flute won?

The Tin Flute has received the following awards and honours: ALA Notable Books 1945.

Is The Tin Flute worth reading?

The Tin Flute is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 10/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in poverty, Montreal, World War II.

Where can I buy The Tin Flute?

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What category is The Tin Flute?

The Tin Flute is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Tin Flute from?

The Tin Flute originates from Canada's literary tradition. Explore more books from Canada on our country page.

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