Yesterday the Children Were Dancing by Gratien Galinas is one the best pieces of Canadian literature I've read. I first picked up the play a little over two years ago, after finding a copy in a paper recycling dumpster. At the time, I had just begun to explore French-Canadian history and Canadian literature.
The play offers a vivid and emotionally impacting snapshot of Quebec during the early 1960's, a time when a small number of separatists escalated to violence. I loved it on my first read and every read afterwards. Although it's been a while since I've read the book, I was reminded of it today and wanted to share it. Copies are hard to find, but finding one is worth it.
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