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In a provocative and thoughtful essay, Estonia's preeminent poet and cultural critic, Jüri alvet, investigates the role of culture in the postmodern world.

This collection features essays on Nova Scotia-born poet, playwright and literary critic George Elliott Clarke.

Born near Park Valley, Saskatchewan, on Crown land, often referred to by locals as a road allowance community, Maria Campbell is the oldest of 8 children.

This collection of essays looks at the body of work of Quebec writer Dany Laferrière, including his notorious first novel, Comment faire l'amour avec un Nègre sans se fatiguer, through a varie

Critics Who Know Jack: Urban Myths, Media and Rock & Roll is a collection of essays, memoirs and critiques on subjects ranging from TV programming, film and literature to rock journalism, with

Franz Kafka's writings are characterized by an extreme sensitivity manifested in absurdity, alienation, and gallows humor.

Sheila Watson published the iconic novel, The Double Hook, in 1959 and influenced the writing styles of many Canadian authors who followed her, including: Robert Kroetsch, Michael Ondaatje, Ge

This collection is a compelling examination and discussion of the work of Indigenous writer Daniel David Moses.

This book of essays examines the fictional work of Nino Ricci from a variety of critical perspectives.

This collection was born of a conviction that Vassanji's contributions to the global literary scene merit more in-depth scholarly notice.

This volume represents the first full-scale appreciation of Clark Blaise's writing in more than 25 years -- and the first comprehensive study of his now more than 20 books.

The stories of immigration will never, ever be complete.

These essays span the period of Kroetsch's writing. Included are previously published and new essays that cover (some of) his novels, (some of) his poetry, and even (some of) his critical writing.

Compiled and edited by Sandra Singer, J. J. Steinfeld: Essays on His Works is a critical look at PEI writer J. J.