In the Village of Viger

In the Village of Viger, published in 1896 by Duncan Campbell Scott, is a collection of ten short stories that depict life in a rural Canadian village facing the challenges of modernization. The narratives explore the lives of various characters, such as the milliner Mademoiselle Viau and the troubled innkeeper, revealing themes of nostalgia, aspiration, and the impact of urbanization on traditional customs. This work is notable for its early exploration of linked short stories, influencing later Canadian authors like Alice Munro and Margaret Laurence.