The Literary History of Alberta Volume One: From Writing-on-Stone to World War T

Description: The Literary History of Alberta Volume One by George Melnyk This long-awaited, landmark volume chronicles Alberta writing: the writers, their works, and their vigorous and changing landscape. A must for anyone interested in the cultural history of western Canada. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Albertas contradictory landscape has fired the imaginative energies of writers for centuries. The sweep of the plains, the thrust of the Rockies, and the long roll of the woodlands have left vivid impressions on all of Albertas writers -- both those who passed through Alberta in search of other horizons and those who made it their home. The Literary History of Alberta surveys writing in and about Alberta from prehistory to the middle of the twentieth century. It includes profiles of dozens of writers (from the earnestly intended to the truly gifted) and their texts (from the commercial to the arcane). It reminds us of long-forgotten names and faces, figures who quietly -- or not so quietly -- wrote the books that underpin Albertas thriving literary culture today. Melnyk also discusses the institutions that have shaped Albertas literary culture. The Literary History of Alberta is an essential text for any reader interested in the cultural history of western Canada, and a landmark achievement in Albertas continuing literary history. Author Biography George Melnyk is a cultural historian who teaches Canadian Studies at the University of Calgary. Tamara Palmer Seiler is an interdisciplinary scholar who teaches Canadian studies at the University of Calgary. She has written widely on the impact of immigration and ethnic diversity on Canadian culture, and in particular on Canadian literature, and is the co-author of two books on the history of Alberta. Table of Contents Introduction: Toward a Literary History of Alberta; Writing-on-Stone: The Aboriginal Tradition; Exploration Literature: 1754-1869; Territorial Literature: 1870-1904; Provincial Literature: 1905-1929; Depression and War: 1930-1945; Francophone and Other Literatures: 1820-1945; Early Literary Institutions; Conclusion: Establishing a Canon; Index. Review "Both volumes sit on my desk and sometimes get daily reference. I can say or give no better endorsement to this second volume than to say it made me want to read the books discussed." Gordon Morash, Edmonton Journal"poses a radical challenge to the literary status quo.. The Literary History of Alberta offers tantalizing glimpses into previously unfamiliar prairie literary terrain and provides an initial step in the incorporation of early Native oral, incised, and painted texts into that terrain. Of equal importance, The Literary History of Alberta challenges the hegemony within Canada of the combined literatures of just two other provinces -Ontario and Quebec- which still today often masquerade under the pseudonym of The Canadian Literary Tradition. George Melnyks book marks a significant contribution to the study and appreciation of the literature of the North American Plains." Pamela Banting, Great Plains Quarterly (U of Nebraska) Review Quote "poses a radical challenge to the literary status quo Feature B&W photos, notes, bibliography, index Details ISBN0888642962 Author George Melnyk Year 1998 ISBN-10 0888642962 ISBN-13 9780888642967 Format Paperback Publication Date 1998-04-01 Imprint University of Alberta Press Place of Publication Alberta Country of Publication Canada DEWEY 810.997123 Illustrations b/w photos Pages 260 Subtitle From Writing-on-Stone to World War Two Language English Media Book UK Release Date 1998-04-01 Publisher University of Alberta Press Audience Tertiary & Higher Education Series cuRRents We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:3633025;

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