The Book of Small by Emily Carr
The Book of Small is a collection of short stories and sketches by Canadian artist and writer Emily Carr. The stories are set in the Pacific Northwest of Canada, and explore the lives of the Indigenous people of the region. Through her stories, Carr paints a vivid picture of the people and their culture, as well as the natural beauty of the area. The stories are often humorous and touching, and provide a unique insight into the lives of the people of the region. The book also includes a number of Carr's sketches, which provide a visual accompaniment to the stories. The Book of Small is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Pacific Northwest.
By Emily Carr · First published 1942 · Genre: Autobiography, Biography, Memoir · 12 chapters · 22,333 words
First lines
All our Sundays were exactly alike. They began on Saturday night after Bong the Chinaboy had washed up and gone away, after our toys, dolls and books, all but _The Peep of Day_ and Bunyan's _Pilgrim's Progress_, had been stored away in drawers and boxes till Monday, and every Bible and prayer-book in the house was puffing itself out, looking more important every minute.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Emily Carr
- Date: 1942 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Autobiography, Biography, Memoir, Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 22,333 words
- Structure: 12 chapters, 800 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Autobiography — The Book of Small is an autobiographical work by Emily Carr, detailing her life and experiences.
- Biography — The Book of Small is a biography of Emily Carr, written by her.
- Memoir — The Book of Small is a memoir of Emily Carr's life, written in her own words.
- Fiction — The Book of Small contains elements of fiction, as Emily Carr uses her imagination to create stories and characters.
Tags
memoir · autobiography · childhood · nature · art · British Columbia · female perspective · family · identity · growth · imagination · landscape
Contents
- Chapter 1: Sunday
- Chapter 2: The Cow Yard
- Chapter 3: The Bishop and the Canary
- Chapter 4: The Blessing
- Chapter 5: Singing
- Chapter 6: The Praying Chair
- Chapter 7: Mrs
- Chapter 8: White Currants
- Chapter 9: The Orange Lily
- Chapter 10: How Lizzie Was Shamed Right Through
- Chapter 11: British Columbia Nightingale
- Chapter 12: Time