A Sense of Style
Studies in the Art of Fiction in English-Speaking Canada
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9781550220926
- Publish Date
- Aug 1990
- List Price
- $26.00
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Description
A discussion of the work of 10 fiction writers representing the range of Canadian fiction during the past 50 years that emphasizes artistry rather than theme or the exploration of national identity. The writers considered are Margaret Atwood, Robertson Davies, Mavis Gallant, Jack Hodgins, Hugh Hood, Margaret Laurence, W. O. Mitchell, Alice Munro, Howard O'Hagan, and Ethel Wilson.
About the author
W. J. Keith was born and raised in England. He came to Canada in 1958 where he taught at McMaster (1961-66), then at the University of Toronto (1966-95). Since 1995 he has held the position of Professor Emeritus of English at University College, University of Toronto.
W. J. Keith edited the University of Toronto Quarterly (1976-85), and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada in 1979.
An updated version of Canadian Literature in English was published in 2006.
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E.J. Pratt: Selected Poems
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Life Struggle
Hugh MacLennan's The Watch That Ends the Night
Echoes in Silence
Frederick Philip Grove and His Works
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