- Title:
- Sir Charles G.D. Roberts, antimodernism, and national identity in Canada, 1897-1943
- Creator:
- Davidson, Brett
- Date Created:
- 2011
- Degree Awarded:
- Master of Arts
- Subjects:
- Canadian literature
- Geographical Focus:
- Canada
- Supporting Materials:
- n/a
- Description:
- This thesis examines the literary career of the Canadian poet and writer Charles G.D. Roberts in order to illustrate problems and possibilities faced by Canadian writers during the first half of the twentieth century. During these years, Canada shifted from colonial status to autonomy and nationhood, and from a colonial mentality to the shaping of a distinct, if ambiguous, Canadian identity. Many writers during these years left Canada to find success in the world of letters, and few returned to inspire the next generation of writers. In doing so, Roberts contributed to a sense of national pride and of the possibilities of a literary career in Canada. Moreover, he helped define cultural space for Canadians. The thesis uses Roberts as a medium for exploring the relationship between Canadian authors and the wider transatlantic literary community during decades that witnessed a shift from Victorian romanticism to twentieth-century modernism.
Source
- Preferred Citation:
- Davidson, Brett. 2011. "Sir Charles G.D. Roberts, antimodernism, and national identity in Canada, 1897-1943", Department of History, Carleton University
- Link to this page:
- https://cuhistory.github.io/grads/items/hist_105.html
Rights
- Rights:
- Copyright the author, all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.