University of Toronto (Canada)
University of Toronto Libraries: Canadian Poetry Online: Milton Acorn
In addition to a biography of Milton Acron's life, you will find here an explanation of his philosophy, some of his best poems, and a bibliography of his published works.
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The Official Website of Irving Layton
This site is dedicated to Irving Layton and was created by a friend and fan. It has his biography, bibliographies, links, a blog and photos.
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Authors Aloud the Voices of Canadian Literature: Poetry
Canadian poets can be heard reading their own works on this site. Each author has a short biography and a link to any individual website.
University of Toronto (Canada)
Selected Poetry of Susanna Moodie (1803 1885)
A great resource on the poetry of Susanna Moodie with five examples ("The Dying Hunter to His Dog," "Fancy and the Poet," "My Autograph," "The Sleigh-Bells," and "The Step Mother"), as well as notes on Moodie's life and works.
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The Confederation Poets: Charles G. D. Roberts (1860 1943)
A great site on Confederation poet, Charles G. D. Roberts. Contains criticism ("Charles G. D. Roberts and William Wilfred Campbell as Canadian Tour Guides" and "Symboliste Elements in the Early Short Stories of Gilbert Parker, Charles...
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The Confederation Poets: Duncan Campbell Scott (1862 1947)
A nice collection of primary texts by Confederation poet Duncan Campbell Scott accompanied by criticism: "A Deep Influx of Spirit: Maurice Maeterlinck and Duncan Campbell Scott" and "Symboliste Elements in the Early Short Stories of...
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The Confederation Poets: Frederick George Scott (1861 1944)
A collection of primary texts by Confederation poet Frederick George Scott, author of "The Soul's Quest and Other Poems," "In the Battle Silences: Poems Written at the Front," and "The Great War as I Saw It."
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The Confederation Poets: William Wilfred Campbell (1858 1918)
Read the works of Confederation poet William Wilfred Campbell. Primary texts are accompanied by criticism: "Charles G.D. Roberts and William Wilfred Campbell as Canadian Tour Guides."
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The Confederation Poets: Bliss Carman (1861 1929)
A great resource on Confederation poet Bliss Carman. This site provides numerous primary texts and essays on Carman's writing style.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Book World: Service, Robert
Here is biographical information about Robert Service, a few poems and a list of his books.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Book World: Acorn, Milton
This excellent biography focuses on Milton Acorn's accomplishments and those factors that influenced his growth as a poet. A bibliography of his works is also provided.
University of Pennsylvania
A Celebration of Women Writers: E. Pauline Johnson
Introduce yourself to Pauline Johnson, a Mohawk poet and recitalist whose best-known poem is "The Song My Paddle Sings." Also, read her poems "In the Shadows," "As Red Men Die," "The Lost Lagoon," "The Pilot of the Plains," and "The...
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The League of Canadian Poets: Al Purdy and the Dorsets
Canadian poet and teacher Kathryn Bjornson explains how she uses Al Purdy's poem "Lament for the Dorsets" to teach about First Nations migrations in pre-European days.
Merna A Forster
Heroines: Pauline Johnson Performs in Winnipeg, 1897
Pauline Johnson, "a reader or reciter of talent as well as a writer," performed in Winnipeg in 1897, and this is an account of that performance from the "Winnipeg Free Press." Read about Johnson's costumes, her portrayals of a "heathen...
University of Toronto (Canada)
Selected Poetry of E. Pauline Johnson (1861 1913)
Read Pauline Johnsons poems: "Brier: Good Friday," "Flint and Feather," "The Pilot of the Plains," "Shadow River: Muskoka," and "The Song My Paddle Sings." Each poem includes copyright information, the source of the original text,...
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Margaret Atwood
A lengthy biography and list of works by Atwood.
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League of Canadian Poets: Contemporary Canadian Poetry Poem Tasting Hour
In this essay, the author offers techniques for helping students to see through the poet's eyes.
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City of Edmonton: Edmonton's Poet Laureate
E. D. Blodgett became Edmonton's second Poet Laureate in July of 2007. Biographical information is posted here along with a statement by the poet, and a description of the role of the Poet Laureate.
Purdue University
Motif of the Collector/ Historical Appropriation in Ondaatje's Novels
The author of this article discusses Michael Ondaatje's "activity of collecting and transforming particular seeds and scraps of the past in a fragmented and fictional form," and how this is reflected in "Coming Through Slaughter" and...
Purdue University
Representations of Buddhism in Ondaatje's Anil's Ghost
This scholarly text discusses Michael Ondaatje's "Anil's Ghost" as an examination of the complex relationship between religion, politics, and violence in Sri Lanka.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Bookworld: Bill Bissett's Acceptance Speech for George Woodcock Award
This speech was written in 2007 by Bill Bissett. It is written in his poetic style with no punctuation or capitals and many missing letters. It would make an interesting challenge and followup discussion to have students decipher it.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Bookworld: Interview #1 With Bill Bissett by Alan Twigg
This is a transcript of Alan Twigg's first interview with the poet Bill Bissett, dated 1978. In it, he asks Bissett about his life story.
ABC Bookworld
Bc Bookworld: Interview #2 With Bill Bissett by Alan Twigg
This is a transcript of Alan Twigg's second interview with the poet Bill Bissett, dated 1992. It occurred after the publication of his book "inkorrect thots".