A detailed note on the genre of the Canadian long poem

                                                                      

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-12)

AMERICAN NOVEL

ASSIGNMENT 

(For July, 2022 and January, 2023 Session)

Course Code: MEG-12 

3. Write a detailed note on the genre of the Canadian long poem.

The Canadian long poem is a genre of poetry that emerged in Canada in the mid-20th century. It is characterized by its length, its epic scope, and its engagement with Canadian themes and landscapes. In this essay, we will examine the genre of the Canadian long poem, its origins, and its significance in Canadian literature. 

The Canadian long poem emerged in the 1950s and 1960s, at a time when Canadian writers were beginning to assert their own identity and challenge the dominance of British and American literary traditions. The long poem was seen as a way for Canadian writers to explore the vastness and diversity of the Canadian landscape, to engage with Canadian history and culture, and to create a distinctively Canadian literary tradition.

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