The Cambridge Companion to Canadian Literature

by Eva-Marie Kröller (Editor)

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).

Genres: Nonfiction

324 pages, Hardcover

First published February 5, 2004

Reviews

[Samu · Rating 3 out of 5]

A basic introduction to Canadian literature. Mostly interesting for its lists of books and authors to read next.

[Lucía · Rating 3 out of 5]

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.

[Catherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.