A story of 2 brothers, one who went away on a Rhodes scholarship and the other who stayed home as a stone picker to help support the family & older brother. 3rd book & 1st novel by the controversial political playwright (1932-87) whose work centred consistently on class struggle. Ryga is best known for his important 1967 play, 'The Ecstasy of Rita Joe'. 8vo - over 7�" - 9�" tall. 160pp. The clean illustrated DJ has a 1/4" tear at top edge with a tiny amount of rubbed / lost colour. Scarce signed copy.

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Title

Ballad of a Stone Picker

Publisher

Macmillan Canada, Toronto

Publication Date

1966

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition

Condition

Near Fine +

Dust Jacket Condition

Very Good

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Signed by Author(s)

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Canadian Fiction

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