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The Beggar Maid

Alice Munro
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The Beggar Maid

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1977

Book Brief

Alice Munro

The Beggar Maid

Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1977
Book Details
Pages

38

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.0

7,267 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Alice Munro's The Beggar Maid is widely praised for its intricate storytelling and richly drawn characters, particularly the complex protagonist, Rose. Critics commend Munro's insightful exploration of class and identity. However, some find the nonlinear narrative challenging to follow. Overall, it is highly regarded as an exemplary work of short fiction.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Beggar Maid?

A reader who enjoys the intricacies of human relationships and character development in small-town settings would appreciate Alice Munro's The Beggar Maid. Fans of Lorrie Moore’s Birds of America or Elizabeth Strout’s Olive Kitteridge will find similar depth and nuance in Munro's interlinked stories.

4.0

7,267 ratings

70%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

38

Format

Short Story • Fiction

Publication Year

1977

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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