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Much of what he has written -- and he bas written a great deal in the past twenty years or so -- is difficult to grasp, sometimes impossible for those not thoroughly familiar with the history and culture of French-speaking Québec. One might suppose an English Canadian's reaction to some of Ferron's books would be similar to many French Canadians' feelings about Dominion Day or the Centennial festivities: he might find them exciting and sometimes even moving, but he always feels a little excluded -- no matter how much he enjoys the experience, he knows that it is likely to be more meaningful for those who can participate whole-heartedly.","abstract_html":"Because of his role as a chronicler, as one who records the reality of life in Québec, Ferron&#x27;s writings are of special interest to those English Canadians who often seem baffled by their increasingly restless compatriots. The English Stories and Other Tales translated here are probably among Ferron&#x27;s most accessible writings for English-speaking Canadians; as such, however, they are not completely typical of the body of his work. Much of what he has written -- and he bas written a great deal in the past twenty years or so -- is difficult to grasp, sometimes impossible for those not thoroughly familiar with the history and culture of French-speaking Québec. 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