Landscapes of war and memory: the two World Wars in Canadian literature and the arts, 1977-2007
Grace, Sherrill E
The University of Alberta Press
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
monographic
Open WorldCat Canadian Writing Research Collaboratory
Non-fiction Academic
English
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2018-09-05T22:58:16.665Z
"That Canada remains a society haunted by its war history seems clear ..." Since 1977, a new generation of Canadian writers and artists has been mapping the cultural landscapes formed by the memories of war we have inherited, and also the ones we are expected to forget. Challenging, even painful, the art and literature in Grace's magisterial study build causeways into history, connecting us to trials and traumas many Canadians have never known but that haunt society in subtle and compelling ways. A contemporary scholar of the period under examination, Grace exemplifies her role as witness, investing the text with personal, often lyrical, responses as a way of enacting this crucial memory work. This comprehensive study is intended for Canadians, scholars, and students interested in literature, theatre, and art relating to memories of the world wars."
