Criticism of Canadian literature has focused on nationalistic and regional themes. Critics against such thematic criticism in Canadian literature, such as Frank Davey, have argued that a focus on theme diminishes the appreciation of complexity of the literature produced in the country, and creates the impression that Canadian literature is sociologically-oriented.
While Canadian literature, like the literature of every nation state, is influenced...
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Canadian literature
Award discipline
Awards in this discipline:
- Vicky Metcalf Award
- Rea Award for the Short Story
- Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour
- Pat Lowther Award
- Marian Engel Award
- Scotiabank Giller Prize
- Governor General's Award for French language poetry
- Governor General's Award for French language children's illustration
- Governor General's Award for English language fiction
- Governor General's Award for French to English translation
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