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The Yoke of Life

novel by Grove
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The Yoke of Life is a novel by Canadian author Frederick Philip Grove, published in 1930. It is part of a series of Grove's prairie novels, which also include Our Daily Bread (1928) and Fruits of the Earth (1933). These works are known for their sombre, naturalistic portrayal of pioneer life on the Canadian prairies, dealing frankly and realistically with the challenges faced by settlers. While sometimes criticized for a stiff style and clumsy construction, Grove's novels are recognized for the honesty of his vision and his vivid depiction of the prairie experience.1

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  1. Gertrude Atherton
  2. Frederick Philip Grove

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