Author Description
The second edition of this wide-ranging survey of writing in English by Canadian Native peoples brings together in one volume some of the best work from a literature that comprises a valuable part of Canadian culture. Beginning with traditional songs, the anthology goes on to feature prose passages by such early figures as Joseph Brant and John Brant-Sero, works by such well-known writers as George Copway and Pauline Johnson, and a fascinating selection of short stories, plays, poems, and essays by contemporary Canadian Native writers. While all writers from the first edition have been retained, several of them - Maria Campbell, Lenore Keeshig-Tobias, Armand Garnet Ruffo, and Jordan Wheeler, among others - are represented by new works. Also new to this edition are fourteen recently established writers of formidable talent: kateri akiwenzie-damm, Beth Cuthand, Joseph A. Dandurand, Marilyn Dumont, Connie Fife, Louise Halfe, Duncan Mercredi, Philip Kevin Paul, Eden Robinson, Gregory Scofield, Paul Seesequasis, Lorne Joseph Simon, Richard Van Camp, and Richard Wagamese. This volume will be of interest to anyone concerned with the wealth and complexity of Native writing in Canada. Among issues covered are Aboriginal rights, family relationships, and the environment. The anthology includes work by men and women of many tribal affiliations and from various geographic regions of Canada. It also presents a diversity of opinions, voices, genres, and styles from among the writers themselves.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This anthology investigates the breadth and evolution of Canadian Indigenous literature by curating a diverse collection of voices from historical figures to contemporary writers. Editors Daniel David Moses and Terry Goldie compile a comprehensive survey that spans traditional oral songs, early prose, and modern creative works. By presenting this material in a single volume, the authors argue for the recognition of Native writing as a foundational and complex component of the broader Canadian cultural landscape.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- A chronological progression from traditional songs to contemporary prose, poetry, and plays.
- Primary source selections from historical figures such as Joseph Brant and George Copway.
- A representative collection of modern Indigenous writers including Eden Robinson, Richard Wagamese, and Marilyn Dumont.
- Thematic explorations of Aboriginal rights, familial structures, and environmental stewardship.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and educators frequently cite this anthology as a foundational text for understanding the development of Indigenous literature in Canada. Readers often note the academic utility of the collection in providing both historical context and access to a wide array of contemporary voices.
Page Count:
393
Publication Date:
1992-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0195408195
ISBN-13:
9780195408195
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