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An aged woman discovers herself as she reflects upon her life in the 20th century.

Forty-four-year-old Reta Winters, wife, mother, writer, and translator, is living a happy life until one of her three daughters drops out of university to sit on a downtown street corner silent and cross-legged with a begging bowl in her lap and a placard round her neck that says "Goodness." The final book from Pulitzer Prize-winner Carol Shields, Unless is a candid and deeply moving novel from one of the twentieth century's most accomplished and beloved authors.

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Exploring themes of introspection and observation, the narrative delves into the mind of a protagonist who feels like an outsider, perpetually in the role of a watcher rather than a participant. This internal conflict raises questions about identity, belonging, and the nature of existence, inviting readers to reflect on their own experiences of connection and isolation. The story promises a deep psychological journey that resonates with anyone who has felt detached from the world around them.

For the first time all of Carol Shields' remarkable short stories -- some previously unpublished -- are gathered together in one volume. volumes: Various Miracles, The Orange Fish and Dressing Up for the Carnival. Some of the stories in these individual collections have never before been published in the UK, and we add to these wonderful shorter fictions a chapter from Carol Shields' last, unfinished, novel Segue. that won so many readers to her prize-winning novels such as The Stone Diaries and Unless.

Exploring a marriage at a critical juncture, the narrative unfolds through the distinct viewpoints of both husband and wife. Each character's perspective reveals their inner thoughts and feelings, providing a deeper understanding of their relationship dynamics. The duality of the storytelling highlights contrasting emotions and the complexities of love and commitment, ultimately inviting readers to reflect on the nature of partnership and personal growth.

The book features insights from the author in a Foreword, providing context and background for the reader. It delves into themes of personal growth and resilience, showcasing the author's journey and experiences. Through engaging narratives and reflections, it invites readers to explore the intricacies of life and the lessons learned along the way. The Foreword sets the tone for a compelling exploration of the human experience, making it a valuable read for those seeking inspiration and understanding.

In a record breaking "hat trick," Carol Shields was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her novel,The Stone Diaries, the Canadian Governor General's Literary Award for fiction, and was shortlisted for Britain's prestigious Booker Prize. Carleton University Press is pleased to release a newly designed edition of her poetry book, Coming to Canada, first published by CUP in 1992. This collection of nearly 60 poems includes the key "Coming to Canada" sequence, and is supplemented with selections from two previous volumes, Others (1972) and Intersect (1974). Among the finest writers in the world, Carol Shields has won a large and loyal audience as a witty, compassionate and insightful novelist, short story writer, playwright and poet. She is the author of 15 books. Arriving in Canada from the United States in 1957, Shields is a long-time resident of Winnipeg, Manitoba, where she is Chancellor of the University of Winnipeg.

Orange Prize and Pulitzer Prize-winning Carol Shields' tender, funny and wonderfully insightful portrait of two sisters struggling to rediscover themselves amidst the perplexing swirl of family life. schovat popis