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“My Own Portrait in Writing” addresses Vincent van Gogh’s letters from a literary theoretical point of view, namely Mikhail Bakhtin’s theory of self-consciousness as a dialogue between “self” and “other.” Grant addresses how Van Gogh’s … [Click to Read More]
By Patrick Grant (Author)
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Reading Vincent van Gogh analyzes the letters of the artist and provides thematic analysis. It gives readers valuable insight into the artist’s concepts and artistic theory through recurring motifs such as suffering, love, imagination, and … [Click to Read More]
By Patrick Grant (Author)
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Howdy, I’m Singh Hari captures the life of Harnam Singh Hari, a Punjabi pioneer who immigrated to Canada and became one of Calgary’s wealthiest citizens. This captivating narrative is beautifully illustrated and can be a … [Click to Read More]
By Kelly Kaur (Author), Ravina Kaur (Illustrator)
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Alongside Captain John Voss, author Luxton embarked on a bold journey from Victoria, British Columbia, in 1901 to circumnavigate the globe. Tilikum is a narrative account of their dangerous trip across the Pacific Ocean in … [Click to Read More]
By Norman Luxton (Author), Eleanore Luxton (Editor)
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Howdy, I’m Flores LaDue introduces readers to this notable woman, a world champion trick roper and First Lady of the Calgary Stampede, who helped put Alberta on the map. Featuring full-colour illustrations by Hugh Rookwood … [Click to Read More]
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator), Keegan Starlight (Illustrator)
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John Ware est l’un des cow-boys et éleveurs noirs les plus éminents de l’Alberta. Avec Howdy, je m’appelle John Ware, les jeunes apprenants peuvent se familiariser avec le récit de son évasion de l’esclavage, son … [Click to Read More]
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)
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John Ware is one of Alberta’s foremost Black cowboys and ranchers, and in Howdy, I’m John Ware, young learners are introduced to a retelling of his life, including how he escaped from slavery and travelled … [Click to Read More]
By Ayesha Clough (Author), Hugh Rookwood (Illustrator)