University of Toronto Press
The Magpie
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About this book
Originally published in 1923, The Magpie is an articulate and perceptive work which provides an accurate description of the disillusionment that developed after the war when it became apparent that many of the government's promises of social reform were not going to be fulfilled.
Author / Editor information
Douglas Durkin (1884-1968) grew up in northern Ontario and Manitoba. After receiving his BA he taught English in a number of schools and universities. In 1929 he moved to New York City, and from then on concentrated on his writing. He wrote most of his novels jointly with Martha Ostenso (who became is wife), composed several ballads with Carl Sandberg, and collaborated on a screen play, Union Depot, with Gene Fowler. He also contributed short stories to Harper's Magazine, Liberty, and Century.
Rider Peter :Peter E. Rider is an adjunct professor of history at the University of Ottawa.
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Introduction
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