| Title | : | The Cambridge Companion to Canadian Literature (Cambridge Companions to Literature) |
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| ISBN | : | 0521814413 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9780521814416 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages | : | 324 |
| Publication | : | First published February 5, 2004 |
Eva-Marie Kröller's comprehensive introduction to major writers, genres and topics in Canadian literature takes into consideration relevant social, political and economic developments. Broad surveys of fiction, drama, and poetry are complemented by chapters on Aboriginal writing, francophone writing, autobiography, literary criticism, writing by women, and the emergence of urban writing in a country traditionally defined by its regions. Nature-writing, exploration- and travel-writing, and short fiction are also covered. Eva-Marie Kroller is Professor at University of British Columbia and editor of the journal Canadian Literature. Her previous books include Canadian Travellers in Europe, 1851-1900 (UBC Press, 1987), George Bowering (Talonbooks, 1992) and Pacific Encounters (with A. Smith, J. Mostow, R. Kramer) (Institute of Asian Research, UBC, 1997).
The Cambridge Companion to Canadian Literature (Cambridge Companions to Literature) Reviews
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A basic introduction to Canadian literature. Mostly interesting for its lists of books and authors to read next.
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A good introducción to Canadian literatures, although very canonical; a lot of more diverse voices have been left out. Would also have appreciated a wider review of critical approaches, but it is a very accesible read.
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I thoroughly enjoyed this collection of introductory and exploratory essays on Canadian literary forms and themes. It also does a great job of suggesting further reading.
