*PRE-ORDER, APPROX 3-5 BUSINESS DAYS* An Anthology of Canadian Literature in English 4th Edition by Donna Bennett 9780199023578 [ZZ]

An essential showcase of the remarkable diversity and vitality of Canadian literature from the country's foundations to the present.

Featuring over ninety of Canada's most outstanding writers, this revised fourth edition showcases Canadian literature from the eighteenth century to the present. Bringing together a wide range of short fiction, poetry, and settler narratives, this anthology includes the country's earliest English-language writers, beloved favourites, and important new writers.

Readership : First-, second-, and third-year university students enrolled in Introduction to Canadian Literature.

Special Features

• Balances classic and contemporary works of Canadian literature ranging from the eighteenth century to the present.
• Diverse selections by writers of a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds ensure that students are exposed to a range of literature that reflects Canada's diversity.
• Detailed headnotes place the life and work of each author in context and lay a foundation for understanding the subsequent selections.
• An introductory overview of Canadian literature helps students develop an informed appreciation of the selections, plus brief essays on genres and historical events provide helpful background information. (Introduction)
• A wealth of selections that reflect common topics in Canadian literature - such as identity, contact across cultures, fragmentation, and mobility - provide ample choice for instructors who teach thematically.
• Comprehensive annotations throughout empower students to read and understand the selections on their own.

New to this Edition

• Over 75 new selections - with over 35 readings by writers new to this anthology, including Heather O'Neill, David Bezmozgis, and more.
• Revised to include more works by women, including Marilyn Dumont, Anne Marriott, Karen Solie, Jay Macpherson, and more.
• Expanded instructor support material available on the companion website provides teaching and learning aids that supplement the text.