Emily Carr

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The House of All Sorts (eBook, ePUB)

Beschreibung

In "The House of All Sorts," Emily Carr skillfully weaves together narrative threads from her life as an artist and writer, showcasing her deep connection to the natural world and Indigenous cultures of British Columbia. The book is a collection of autobiographical sketches and reflections, presented with Carr's signature impressionistic style that echoes the vibrant landscapes she painted. Through her evocative prose, readers encounter the bustling life of her household, the interplay of human and nature, and her struggles as a creative individual in a rapidly changing world, embodying the essence of her experiences in a post-colonial Canadian context. Emily Carr, a pioneering figure in the Canadian art scene, was profoundly influenced by her explorations of the Canadian wilderness and her interactions with Indigenous peoples. Born in Victoria in 1871, Carr faced societal norms that often constrained women artists of her time. Her travels to France and encounters with fellow modernists fueled her artistic vision, ultimately leading her to capture the spiritual resonance of her homeland, which is vividly reflected in the pages of this book. "The House of All Sorts" is a must-read for those who appreciate literary memoirs infused with rich visual imagery. It invites readers into Carr's world of creativity and introspection, providing a unique perspective on resilience in art, identity, and place. Scholars and casual readers alike will find inspiration in Carr's reflections, making it an enriching addition to any literary collection.

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Autor

Emily Carr was born in Victoria, British Columbia, in 1871, and died there in 1945. She studied art in San Francisco, London and Paris. Except for a period of fifteen years when she was discouraged by the reception to her work, she was a commited painter. After 1927, when she was encouraged by the praise of the Group of Seven, interest in her paintings grew and she gained recognition as one of Canada's most gifted artists. Now, nearly sixty years after her death, her reputation continues to grow. Susan Musgrave is a critically acclaimed, award-winning poet, novelist, columnist, reviewer, editor and non-fiction writer. She has been nominated, and has received awards, for her poetry, fiction, non-fiction, personal essays and children's writing, as well as for her work as an editor. She is a four-time finalist for the Governor-General's Award, and in 1996 received the Tilden (CBC/Saturday Night) Canadian Literary Award for Poetry and the Vicky Metcalf Short Story Editor's Award. Musgrave has published three novels, fifteen collections of poems, four children's books and two books of non-fiction. Her most recent novel is Cargo of Orchids (Random House in. U.S., Knopf in Canada), her most recent collection of poetry is What the Small Day Cannot Hold: Collected Poems 1970-1985 (Beach Holme, 2000), and her non-fiction is Great Musgrave and Musgrave Landing: Musings on the Writing Life. She has also edited three anthologies: Nerves Out Loud: Critical Moments in the Lives of Seven Teen Girls, You Be Me: Friendships in the Lives of Teen Girls and Certain Things About My Mother: Daughters Speak. In addition, she writes a monthly column for The Ottawa Citizen and Focus on Women. Susan Musgrave's writing appears in many anthologies, including The Norton Introduction to Literature (1994); Fever: Sensual Stories by Women Writers (Harcourt Brace, 1994); Without a Guide: Contemporary Women's Travel Adventure (Macfarlane Walter & Ross, 1994); Best American Erotica (Simon & Schuster, 1995); Best American Poetry (Scribner/Simon & Schuster, 1995).

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Copycat
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. März 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788028235611
• Artikelnr.: 69802784