I Heard the Owl Call My Name

Name: I Heard the Owl Call My Name
Brand: Pan Macmillan
SKU: 9781447289579
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By Margaret Craven

Series: Picador Classic

4.04

( 8,413 ratings, 1,053 reviews)

Summary

I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven follows a young vicar named Mark Brian, who is sent to a remote Indigenous village in British Columbia. Mark has limited time to live and during his stay, he learns profound lessons about life, death, and community. Through his interactions with the villagers, he gains a deeper understanding of the world and his place in it.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that explore profound themes of life, death, and spirituality. It's a poignant narrative set in a remote Indigenous village, drawing readers in with its delicate portrayal of cultural intersections and human connection. The book offers an insightful reflection on what it means to truly live a fulfilling life.

I Heard the Owl Call My Name

A classic of Canadian literature and a vivid, moving story of the clash - and coming together - of cultures.

A classic of Canadian literature and a vivid, moving story of the clash - and coming together - of cultures.

Description

With an introduction by author Cynan Jones

Amid the grandeur of British Columbia stands the village of Kingcome, a place of salmon runs and ancient totems. Yet in this Eden of such natural beauty and richness, the old culture is under attack—slowly being replaced by prefab houses and alcoholism. Into this world, where an entire generation of young people has become disenchanted and alienated from their heritage, steps Mark Brian, a young vicar sent to the small isolated parish by his church.

This is Mark's journey of discovery, a journey that will teach him about life, death, and the transforming power of love. An outstanding and much-acclaimed first novel, I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven is a story of great perception and wisdom.

Series: Picador Classic

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I Heard the Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven is widely praised for its moving narrative and profound insights. According to the Daily Telegraph, it is a touching story imbued with dignity and wisdom. The New York Times highlights its epic and entrancing quality, while the Seattle Times describes it as a rare and beautiful work that leaves a lasting impression.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781447289579

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 July 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Picador

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 124g

Pages: 144

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Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Margaret Craven Series: Picador Classic

About the Author

Margaret Craven was born in Helena, Montana and graduated from Stanford University. Her debut novel, I Heard the Owl Call My Name, was first published in Canada in 1967. The American edition of the book has sold over one million copies and was translated into several languages. She also wrote a novel, Walk Gently This Good Earth, an autobiography, Again Calls the Owl, and a collection of stories, The Home Front. She died in 1980.