Paperback. Zustand: new. Paperback. "William Kirby" by William Renwick Riddell offers an insightful and comprehensive examination of the life and literary contributions of one of Canada's most significant early authors. Known primarily for his classic historical romance "The Golden Dog", Kirby played a pivotal role in the development of a distinct Canadian national identity through literature. Riddell, a noted historian and jurist, provides a detailed biographical sketch that explores Kirby's arrival in Upper Canada, his deep-seated Loyalist convictions, and his involvement in the political and cultural life of Niagara-on-the-Lake.Beyond simple biography, this work serves as a critical study of Kirby's poetry and prose, situating his writing within the context of nineteenth-century North American letters. It delves into the influences that shaped his historical perspective and his dedication to preserving the traditions of the British Empire and Canadian heritage. As an early scholarly assessment of a major literary figure, this book remains a valuable resource for those interested in the foundations of Canadian fiction, the history of Ontario, and the lives of the men and women who helped define the country's literary landscape during its formative years.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781026086728

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William Renwick Riddell

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'William Kirby' by William Renwick Riddell offers an insightful and comprehensive examination of the life and literary contributions of one of Canada's most significant early authors. Known primarily for his classic historical romance 'The Golden Dog', Kirby played a pivotal role in the development of a distinct Canadian national identity through literature. Riddell, a noted historian and jurist, provides a detailed biographical sketch that explores Kirby's arrival in Upper Canada, his deep-seated Loyalist convictions, and his involvement in the political and cultural life of Niagara-on-the-Lake.Beyond simple biography, this work serves as a critical study of Kirby's poetry and prose, situating his writing within the context of nineteenth-century North American letters. It delves into the influences that shaped his historical perspective and his dedication to preserving the traditions of the British Empire and Canadian heritage. As an early scholarly assessment of a major literary figure, this book remains a valuable resource for those interested in the foundations of Canadian fiction, the history of Ontario, and the lives of the men and women who helped define the country's literary landscape during its formative years.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. Bestandsnummer des Verk�ufers 9781026086728

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