The Canadian Short Story (Perspectives on Canadian Culture)
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| Rating | : | 4.84 (849 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0195406532 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-07-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Gadpaille traces the beginnings of realism in the work of such early writers as Roberts, Seton, Knister, Callaghan, and Garner; explores the positive and negative influence of the realist tradition in the work of later writers; and looks in depth at the work of the three most important modern practitioners of the Canadian short story--Mavis Gallant, Alice Munro, and Margaret Atwood.. This survey traces the development of the Canadian short story from its 19th-century origins in the sketch and the tale to widespread international recognition in the 1980s
. About the Author Michelle Gadpaille, Assistant Professor of English, Scarborough College, University of Toronto
An excellent introduction to Canadian stories This a a clearly written and concise account of the history of Canadian short stories. I would say it's a must-read for students of Canadian literature or anyone interested in the field. I would like to see a newer edition that discusses stories published since this book's release.
. Michelle Gadpaille, Assistant Professor of English, Scarborough College, University of Toronto