Best Canadian Essays 2012

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Unique and informative, these essays take a hard look at the state of Canadian literature today by exploring independent publishing, the awards culture, and the commercialization of even the most un-commercial of books. Delving into the political issues driving Canadians, including the tar sands in Alberta and the future of the railway system, this collection also discusses timely topics such as sexuality in the cyber world, the ongoing discoveriesin science, and immigration. With contributions from Ryan Bigge, George Fetherling, and Stephen Henighan, this volumeis bothentertaining and thought provoking.Praise for the Best Canadian SeriesThe wide range of writers, forms and themes represented here make it a great jumping-off point for readers who might be interested in Canadian poetry but are unsure about where to start.Globe and MailA superb collection of national thinkers, crackling with insight on the issues of the age.ChatelaineThe arrival, late in the fall each year, of [this] collection is always cause for fanfare.Quill & QuireThe legacy for Canadian literature in theBest Canadian Storiesseries cant be overstated. For years the collection has been the place to discover Canadian writers.Winnipeg Free PressBest Canadian Stories combines both emerging and established voices for a fascinating glimpse at the most exciting short fiction coming out of this country.Open Book