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Concise History of Canadian Literature (Global Institutions)
Concise History of Canadian Literature - Global Institutions
Author: Richard J. Lane
The Routledge Concise History of Canadian Literature introduces the fiction, poetry and drama of Canada in its historical, political and cultural contexts. — In this clear and structured volume, Richard Lane outlines: —
  • the history of Canadian literature from colonial times to the present
  • key texts for Canadian First Peopl...  more »
  • the impact of English translation, regional literatures, and the Canadian immigrant experience.
  • critical themes such as landscape, ethnicity, orality, textuality, war and nationhood
  • contemporary debate on the canon, feminism, postcoloniality, queer theory, and cultural and ethnic diversity
  • the work of canonical and lesser-known writers from Catherine Parr and Susan Moodie to Robert Service, Maria Campbell and Douglas Copeland.


Written in an engaging and accessible style and offering a glossary, maps and annotated further reading sections, this guidebook is a crucial resource for students working in the field of Canadian Literature.
ISBN-13: 9780415470469
ISBN-10: 0415470463
Publication Date: 2/26/2010
Pages: 240
Edition: 1
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Publisher: Routledge
Book Type: Paperback
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