When War Came to Kleindarp and more Kleindarp stories - Reimer, Al

Clean, tight, unmarked; absolute minimal wear; appears unread; Most of the short stories in this collection focus on the Mennonite town of Kleindarp during the mid-century, World War II decades. It is a staid Mennonite community that tries to ignore the war as much as possible while pursuing its rigorous religious practices and passion for "born again" spirituality. But along with an older "fallen-off" (lapsed church member) like Gumshoe Ike Isaac and a non-believer like Duck Janz, there are younger rebels like Danny Brandt, Mel Plett and Steve Froese who turn their backs on the community and opt for Caesar's world. However, there are also characters like Old Eva, Anna Brandt, and Wilhelm Fast, among others, who are able to lead rewarding lives in Kleindarp in spite of its self-enforced restrictions. These stories illustrate that even a small, isolated Mennonite world has both dark and bright sides where human nature can flare above oppression and prejudice, and envision lie in new and creative forms.
Near Fine
Soft cover
Rosetta Projects
2008
Canada