The Road Past Altamont

Penguin Modern Classics Edition

By Gabrielle Roy | Publisher: McClelland & Stewart

About the book

As emotionally evocative and stirring as Street of Riches, this latest compilation of semi-autobiographical vignettes continues Christine's stories of her childhood and the lessons that helped shape her.

Those who have read Roy's Street of Riches will be heartened to read this continuation of Roy's journey to authorship, with her literary persona Christine returning once more. In the span of four short stories, Christine relives details and remembered observations of the world as she saw it then, and the realization of what she was seeing as she looked back.

With refreshing candor and wry humour, Roy delivers an exemplary follow-up to her first novel, as young Christine learns what it means to move through the stages of life, and how change is inevitable with each movement.

Editions of The Road Past Altamont

Paperback
ISBN 9780735253353
Paperback
ISBN 9780771094248
Paperback
ISBN 9780771098567

Read an Excerpt

As emotionally evocative and stirring as Street of Riches, this latest compilation of semi-autobiographical vignettes continues Christine's stories of her childhood and the lessons that helped shape her.

Those who have read Roy's Street of Riches will be heartened to read this continuation of Roy's journey to authorship, with her literary persona Christine returning once more. In the span of four short stories, Christine relives details and remembered observations of the world as she saw it then, and the realization of what she was seeing as she looked back.

With refreshing candor and wry humour, Roy delivers an exemplary follow-up to her first novel, as young Christine learns what it means to move through the stages of life, and how change is inevitable with each movement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Road Past Altamont about?

As emotionally evocative and stirring as Street of Riches, this latest compilation of semi-autobiographical vignettes continues Christine's stories of her childhood and the lessons that helped shape her.

Those who have read Roy's Street of Riches will be heartened to read this continuation of Roy's journey to authorship, with her literary persona Christine returning once more. In the span of four short stories, Christine relives details and remembered observations of the world as she saw it then, and the realization of what she was seeing as she looked back.

With refreshing candor and wry humour, Roy delivers an exemplary follow-up to her first novel, as young Christine learns what it means to move through the stages of life, and how change is inevitable with each movement.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Road Past Altamont?

Fiction > Fiction / Literature / Comics / Graphic novels: special features > Short stories

Where can I read a sample of The Road Past Altamont?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780735253353

Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Road Past Altamont?

Gabrielle Roy

Who is the Publisher of the book The Road Past Altamont?

McClelland & Stewart

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

The Road Past Altamont is available as paperback(ISBN 9780735253353) and paperback(ISBN 9780771094248) and paperback(ISBN 9780771098567)

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