A History Of English-Canadian Literature To The Confederation - Ray Palmer Baker - Bog

""A History of English-Canadian Literature to the Confederation: Its Relation to the Literature of Great Britain and the United States"" is a comprehensive study of the literary works produced by Canadian writers before the establishment of the Confederation. Written by Ray Palmer Baker and published in 1920, the book explores the development of English-Canadian literature and its relationship to the literary traditions of Great Britain and the United States.The book begins with a brief overview of the early history of Canada and the cultural influences that shaped the country's literary traditions. The author then delves into the works of individual writers, including Thomas Chandler Haliburton, Susanna Moodie, and Catharine Parr Traill, among others. Baker analyzes their writing styles, themes, and the social and political contexts in which they wrote.Throughout the book, Baker emphasizes the importance of English-Canadian literature in shaping the country's cultural identity and its relationship with the rest of the world. He also highlights the unique challenges faced by Canadian writers in establishing a literary tradition that was distinct from that of Great Britain and the United States.Overall, ""A History of English-Canadian Literature to the Confederation"" provides a comprehensive overview of the literary works produced by Canadian writers before the establishment of the Confederation. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Canadian literature and its relationship to the broader literary traditions of Great Britain and the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.