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Wacousta: Three Volumes Combined

By John Richardson

Wacousta: Three Volumes Combined

By John Richardson

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Wacousta is a novel by john richardson. Published in 1832, it is sometimes claimed as the first canadian novel, although in fact it is preceded by julia catherine beckwith's st ursula's convent; or, the nun of canada (kingston, 1824). Wacousta is better categorized as the first attempt by a canadian-born author at historical fiction. However, it is one of the first novels written by a canadian-born author about canada, and, in spite of its overwrought sentimentalism, it has been treated as a seminal work in the development of a canadian literary sensibility. Its themes include prophecy and opposites, such as manliness vs. Effeminacy, wilderness/wildness vs. Civilization, sensibility vs. Compassion and the natural vs. The supernatural among others. In the period of publication, wacousta was quite popular not only in canada, but also in the united states.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
329
Release Date:
2007-02-28
Publication Date:
2007-02-28
Publisher:
Echo Library
Languages:
Published: English, Original: English
ISBN10:
1406838918
Weight:
485 g
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