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Drawing on a wealth of artistic expression, this book explores how the arts and artists have shaped Canadian national identity.

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On the Art of Being Canadian is a stimulating and often challenging work of great intellectual depth, which is a great pleasure to read.

-- Martin Loschnigg * Anglistik: International Journal of English Studies, Vol. 22.1 *

This is an important work for all academic libraries. Highly recommended.

-- L.J. Sherlock, Victoria Library * Choice, Vol 47, No 9 *

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments

Introduction: On Being Canadian

1 Creating a Northern Nation

2 Theatres of War: Battle Fronts and Home Fronts

3 Inventing Iconic Figures

Epilogue: Listening for the Heartbeat of a Country

Notes

Bibliography

Index

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      Publisher: University of British Columbia Press
      Publication Date: 15/03/2010
      ISBN13: 9780774815796, 978-0774815796
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Drawing on a wealth of artistic expression, this book explores how the arts and artists have shaped Canadian national identity.

      Trade Review

      On the Art of Being Canadian is a stimulating and often challenging work of great intellectual depth, which is a great pleasure to read.

      -- Martin Loschnigg * Anglistik: International Journal of English Studies, Vol. 22.1 *

      This is an important work for all academic libraries. Highly recommended.

      -- L.J. Sherlock, Victoria Library * Choice, Vol 47, No 9 *

      Table of Contents

      Acknowledgments

      Introduction: On Being Canadian

      1 Creating a Northern Nation

      2 Theatres of War: Battle Fronts and Home Fronts

      3 Inventing Iconic Figures

      Epilogue: Listening for the Heartbeat of a Country

      Notes

      Bibliography

      Index

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