First People, First Voices
2nd Edition
Published on 1. December 1984
Book
Paperback/Softback
221 pages
978-0-8020-6562-9 (ISBN)
Description
An anthology of writings from the seventeenth century to the present designed to show the beginnings and development in Canada of an Indian literary tradition in English.
Reviews / Votes
'The reader will be exposed to some of the finest in the rich oral tradition of Indians, but in the reading will develop a better understanding of Indian history and the emotions felt by them at the various stages of their interactions with Euro-Canadians.'- D. Bruce Sealy (The History and Social Science Teacher) 'There are things in this book so poignant they take your breath away...a vision of life that is transcendant...an extraordinary book, full of bravery and wonder.'
- M.T. Kelly (Globe and Mail) 'This collection of speeches, letters, poems, diaries, journals, prayers, petitions, songs and drama vividly reflects the humanity, vision, and eloquence of the Canadian Indian.'
- Anita Simand (Ottawa Citizen)
More details
Series
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Toronto
Canada
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
404 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-8020-6562-9 (9780802065629)
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Person
Penny Petrone is retired from the Faculty of Education, Lakehead University. She is the editor of First People, First Voices, a collection of Native writing in English.