Margaret Laurence's Epic Imagination

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• Paul Comeau

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• 208 Seiten
• 8 Lesestunden

• Sachliteratur

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Exploring themes of loss, exile, and redemption, Margaret Laurence utilizes an epic structure influenced by literary giants like the Bible, Dante, and Milton. Her characters, including Hagar Shipley and Morag Gunn, emerge from the richly depicted Manawaka world, showcasing their strengths and vulnerabilities. Paul Comeau analyzes the evolution of Laurence's narrative voice, highlighting its progression from her early African works to the acclaimed Manawaka Cycle, establishing her as a significant figure in Canadian literature.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2006
• Einband: Paperback