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pp. 261, b/w sketches, “In the nineteenth century, sketches describing the prose of life humorous or tragic incidents, life in the backwoods, travels, hunting, fishing and unique places or characters frequently appeared in Canadian magazines. Like other forms of Canadian documentary writing, the sketch seemed to fill a need to record imaginatively different aspects of life in Canada. This volume brings to light examples of this important genre, include previously uncollected pieces by such well-known writers as Archibald Lampman, Sara Jeannette Duncan, and Catharine Parr Traill.”
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| ISBN | 0920802273 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780920802274 | |
| Number of pages | 261 | |
| Original Title | The Prose of Life: Sketches From Victoria Canada | |
| Published Date | 1981 | |
| Book Condition | Very Good | |
| Jacket Condition | No Dj | |
| Binding | Paperback | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | Toronto | |
| Edition | First edition | |
| Category: | Canadian Studies | |
| Authors: | Carole Gerson, Kathy Mezei | |
| Publisher: | EcW Press |
pp. 261, b/w sketches, “In the nineteenth century, sketches describing the prose of life humorous or tragic incidents, life in the backwoods, travels, hunting, fishing and unique places or characters frequently appeared in Canadian magazines. Like other forms of Canadian documentary writing, the sketch seemed to fill a need to record imaginatively different aspects of life in Canada. This volume brings to light examples of this important genre, include previously uncollected pieces by such well-known writers as Archibald Lampman, Sara Jeannette Duncan, and Catharine Parr Traill.”
| Weight | 0.85 kg |
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