Hugh MacLennan: A Writer's Life - Hardcover
Hugh MacLennan is one of Canada's great writers. Five-time winner of the Governor General's Award, his work includes some of the best loved and most read Canadian novels of all time: Two Solitudes, The Watch That Ends the Night, Barometer Rising.
In this widely praised biography, written with the full cooperation of MacLennan, Elspeth Cameron describes his early life in Nova Scotia, his complex relationships with his father and mother, and the many reverses until his first great success in 1941 with Barometer Rising. Cameron's critical assessment of his work, up to and including the dense, experimental Voices in Time, places MacLennan firmly among the first rank of 20th century Canadian nationalist intellectuals, along with Harold Innes, Donald Creighton and George Grant.
Hugh MacLennan: A Writer's Life is a sympathetic and perceptive account that explores the many fascinating links between MacLennan's life and his writings.
In this widely praised biography, written with the full cooperation of MacLennan, Elspeth Cameron describes his early life in Nova Scotia, his complex relationships with his father and mother, and the many reverses until his first great success in 1941 with Barometer Rising. Cameron's critical assessment of his work, up to and including the dense, experimental Voices in Time, places MacLennan firmly among the first rank of 20th century Canadian nationalist intellectuals, along with Harold Innes, Donald Creighton and George Grant.
Hugh MacLennan: A Writer's Life is a sympathetic and perceptive account that explores the many fascinating links between MacLennan's life and his writings.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author:
ELSPETH CAMERON is the editor of a collection of Hugh MacLennan essays and a biographer of Canadian authors.
Review:
"Deeply understanding of its subject, this impressive biography does justice to the man and his work." (Margaret Laurence)
"A deftly drawn and well-rounded assessment." (University of British Columbia Medal for Biography Citation)
"This book captures the sense of what MacLennan has meant for a whole generation." (Ken Adachi Toronto Star)
"A deftly drawn and well-rounded assessment." (University of British Columbia Medal for Biography Citation)
"This book captures the sense of what MacLennan has meant for a whole generation." (Ken Adachi Toronto Star)
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherUniv of Toronto Pr
- Publication date1981
- ISBN 10 0802055567
- ISBN 13 9780802055569
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages421
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Hugh MacLennan : A Writer's Life
Published by
University of Toronto Press
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP87734567
Buy Used
US$ 19.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
Hugh MacLennan : A Writer's Life
Published by
University of Toronto Press
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # GRP87734567
Buy Used
US$ 19.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
Hugh MacLennan: A Writer's Life
Published by
University of Toronto Press, Toronto, Ont
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Canadian First. Minor wear; otherwise a solid, clean copy with no marking or underlining; collectible condition. Book. Seller Inventory # 006597
Buy Used
US$ 20.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Hugh MacLennan: A Writer's Life
Published by
University of Toronto Press
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. University of Toronto hardcover in dust jacket, 1981, 1st edition, clean/tight, name on front endpaper otherwise unmarked and defect free; Fine/Fine (like New). We will add a custom fitted mylar cover, bubble-wrap the book and ship it in a BOX with delivery confirmation/tracking. NOTE: If the seller doesn't state the edition, you are very likely to receive a paperback, a low quality book club edition or an ex-library copy (caveat emptor). Seller Inventory # 12649
Buy Used
US$ 20.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Hugh MacLennan: A Writer's Life
Published by
University of Toronto Press, Toronto
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: As New. 1st Edition. Biography of Canadian writer, Hugh MacLennan [1907-1990]. He was 'among the first authors in Canada to embrace his surroundings and tell the stories of his homeland'. xv, 421 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. An 'as new' copy in a similar unclipped dustjacket, in protective brodart. A beautiful copy!! xv, 421 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. Shipped anywhere in Canada for US$13.00. At cost shipping to other destinations. Quote on request. Seller Inventory # 058608
Buy Used
US$ 18.50
Convert currency
Stock Image
Hugh Maclennan: A Writer's Life
Published by
University of Toronto Press, Toronto
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Signed
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Inscribed and Dated By Author. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery. ; Bit of paint residue on bottom edge of boards. Inscribed by Cameron on title page and dated in '83.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 46577
Buy Used
US$ 24.99
Convert currency
Stock Image
Hugh MacLennan: A Writer's Life
Published by
Univ of Toronto Pr, Toronto
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Condition: good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. 8vo pp.421.previous owners name on FEP. book. Seller Inventory # 285550
Buy Used
US$ 19.00
Convert currency
Hugh MacLennan: A Writer's Life
Published by
University of Toronto Press 978-0802055569, Toronto
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 5
Seller:
Rating
Book Description [978-0802055569] 1981. (Cloth) As new in as new dust jacket. 421pp. Illustrations. As New. A biography of this most influential Canadian writer. "MacLennan was our first truly non-colonial writer.". Seller Inventory # 109268
Buy Used
US$ 18.84
Convert currency
Stock Image
Hugh MacLennan - A Writer s Life
Published by
University of Toronto Press 1981
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardbound. Condition: Fine(1). Outlines Mr. McLennan s struggle to become a published author in the Canadian literary field. 1st. edition. With d/j Illustrated by: . Seller Inventory # AM5409
Buy Used
US$ 20.00
Convert currency
Stock Image
Hugh MacLennan: A Writer's Life
Published by
Univ of Toronto Pr
(1981)
ISBN 10: 0802055567
ISBN 13: 9780802055569
Used
Hardcover
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Hardcover. Seller Inventory # Abebooks208815
Buy Used
US$ 69.00
Convert currency