Literature

The Underpainter by Jane Urquhart The Underpainter by Jane Urquhart- Review by Ann Skea, from Eclectica Magazine. Jane Urquhart Diary Donated to the University of Waterloo Library Jane Urquhart Diary Donated to the University of Waterloo Library- Article from the library's newsletter. Canadian Poetry: Jane Urquhart Canadian Poetry: Jane Urquhart- Includes biography, poems, published works, and awards. Quill & Quire - Cordelia Strube Quill & Quire - Cordelia Strube- Profile of the author and brief descriptions of her books. National Library of Canada: Laura Goodman Salverson Fonds National Library of Canada: Laura Goodman Salverson Fonds- Biographical sketch and description of the collection. The Jane Rule Fonds The Jane Rule Fonds- List of published and unpublished works, by or about author Jane Rule, in the University of B.C. Special Collections Archives. Roy, Gabrielle Roy, Gabrielle- The Dictionary of Canadian Biography Online offers an in-depth look at the life of this French-Canadian writer, and suggests further sources of information. Gabrielle Roy Gabrielle Roy- Biography, bibliography, articles, awards, and finding aid. From the Library and Archives of Canada. Gabrielle Roy Gabrielle Roy- Biography and list of works. Gabrielle Roy: Enchantment and Sorrow Gabrielle Roy: Enchantment and Sorrow- Biography, selected bibliography, and an excerpt from the English translation of 'Bonheur d'occasion'. CM Magazine CM Magazine- Review of the biography, 'Gabrielle Roy: Creation and Memory'. Hemingway Set His Own Hours Hemingway Set His Own Hours- Richler's article about the advantages of being an author. Fighting Words Fighting Words- Richler's article on Quebec's language laws. David Adams Richards Fonds David Adams Richards Fonds- Biography and descriptions of items in the collection. From the UNB Archives and Special Collections. The Sins of the Old World: From Toronto's Nino Ricci, a Haunting Tale of Primal Ties and Guilt The Sins of the Old World: From Toronto's Nino Ricci, a Haunting Tale of Primal Ties and Guilt- Review of 'Where She Has Gone' from Time magazine. Requires subscription. Penguin Random House - Michael Ondaatje Penguin Random House - Michael Ondaatje- Brief biography and books list. Michael Ondaatje Information Michael Ondaatje Information- Includes a bibliography and list of related links. Michael Ondaatje Michael Ondaatje- Features information about the author, his work and links to related sites. Northern Exposure Northern Exposure- An article about Farley Mowat Farley Mowat: On Writing Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Autobiography Farley Mowat: On Writing Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Autobiography- Lively lunchtime interview with Mowat by Joe Shepstone (1992). Photo of author and discussion of some of his work… Farley Mowat Farley Mowat- Biographical sketch from Eco Books of environmentalist and author Farley Mowat. Includes quotes from People of the Deer and The Desperate People. Euripedes of the Arctic Euripedes of the Arctic- Review of Walking on the Land Canadian Review of Materials Canadian Review of Materials- Review of Writing the Squib. The New Founde Land The New Founde Land- Brief discussion by a North York high school student of Mowat's Newfoundland roots. Shani Mootoo Shani Mootoo- Biography and reviews of Out on Main Street and Cereus Blooms at Night. Brian Moore: The Statement Brian Moore: The Statement- Interview with the author. Brian Moore, Cool Prose Craftsman Brian Moore, Cool Prose Craftsman- A look at the life and works of the author from Socialism Today. Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill Susanna Moodie and Catharine Parr Traill- Information on three historical collections held by Library and Archives Canada, as well as biographical and historical information about… Life in the Clearings Versus the Bush Life in the Clearings Versus the Bush- Review of 'Life in the Clearings' from CM Archive. Roughing It in the Bush Roughing It in the Bush- Complete text of the novel. Rohinton Mistry: An Overview Rohinton Mistry: An Overview- Collection of contextual materials as well as articles on Mistry's theme and technique. Guide to Studying Guide to Studying- A study guide to Anne Michaels' novel Fugitive Pieces. From Vintage Books. Borzoi Reader: Anne Michaels Borzoi Reader: Anne Michaels- Includes the poem, 'Another Year'. Robert Fulford's Column about Anne Michaels in Italy Robert Fulford's Column about Anne Michaels in Italy- Discusses the success of 'Fugitive Pieces' in Italy. Canadian Poetry: Anne Michaels Canadian Poetry: Anne Michaels- Biography, poems, list of published works, and reviews. MetroActive Books: Book Picks MetroActive Books: Book Picks- Review of 'The Tracey Fragments'. Hugh MacLennan: The Watch that Ends the Night Hugh MacLennan: The Watch that Ends the Night- Review of the novel. The Hugh MacLennan Papers Digital Project The Hugh MacLennan Papers Digital Project- Includes a bibliography, chronology, and searchable database of papers and correspondence. Roger Lemelin, A Witness to His Time Roger Lemelin, A Witness to His Time- Biography of the author. Margaret Laurence (1926-1987) Margaret Laurence (1926-1987)- Biographical and bibliographical information. Literascape: The Man from the Creeks by Robert Kroetsch Literascape: The Man from the Creeks by Robert Kroetsch- Review of the book by Joy Gugeler. January Magazine January Magazine- Interview with the author, focusing on 'The Man from the Creeks', Robert Service, and his research into the Klondike gold rush. Voices From the Gaps: Joy Kogawa Voices From the Gaps: Joy Kogawa- Biography and selected bibliography. Greg Hollingshead: Spin Dry Greg Hollingshead: Spin Dry- Review of the novel from a medical perspective. Growing appetite for CanLit in Europe Growing appetite for CanLit in Europe- Article from The Ring, the University of Victoria's newspaper. CM Archive CM Archive- Review of the children's book, 'Left Behind in Squabble Bay'. CM Archive CM Archive- Review of 'A Passion for Narrative: A Guide for Writing Fiction'. Aritha van Herk Aritha van Herk- The author's own site, includes a profile and list of her works. Watershed Book Cafe Watershed Book Cafe- Review of 'The White Bone' by Linda Tiessen Wiebe. Hiromi Goto Hiromi Goto- Contains biography and links.