Major concerns that dominate 20th century Canadian Literature

                                                                    

MASTER’S DEGREE IN ENGLISH (MEG-12)

AMERICAN NOVEL

ASSIGNMENT 

(For July, 2022 and January, 2023 Session)

Course Code: MEG-12 

1. What are some major concerns that dominate 20th century Canadian Literature? Give a reasoned answer.

Canadian Literature of the 20th century was marked by several key concerns, which revolved around issues of identity, culture, and language. These themes emerged as a result of the country's colonial history, its relationship with its southern neighbor, and its multicultural makeup. In this essay, we will explore some of the major concerns that dominated Canadian Literature in the 20th century and their significance. 

One of the most significant concerns of Canadian Literature in the 20th century was the exploration of identity. Canadian writers struggled with the question of what it meant to be Canadian, given the country's history of colonialism and its status as a multicultural society. In particular, they were concerned with defining a Canadian identity that was distinct from that of the United States, which had a dominant cultural influence on Canada. This concern can be seen in the works of Margaret Atwood, Alice Munro, and Robertson Davies, among others.

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