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Susanna Moodie (1803-1885), a Canadian poet, novelist, and essayist, is chiefly remembered for her classic account of the lives of early settlers in what is now the province of Ontario: "Roughing It i...
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Susanna Moodie's importance in Canadian literary history derives partly from her prominence as a contributor to the Literary Garland, the most successful literary periodical in the British North Ameri...
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In the following essay, Fowler presents Roughing It in the Bush as a blend of fact and fiction that borrows heavily from the conventions of the sentimental novel.
It is hard to imagine two sisters les...
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In the following essay, Ballstadt explores the inconsistencies of theme and purpose in Moodie's political poems and prose published during the period of the Rebellion of 1837.
During the period...
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In the following essay, Glickman discusses Moodie's early religious and literary influences evident in her poetry collection Enthusiasm.
“At my Heart's Core” by Robertson D...
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In the following excerpt, Thurston considers the composition, editing, and import of Roughing It in the Bush.
That Moodie dredges up recollections of her first years in Upper Canada when she first wri...
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In the following essay, Thompson analyzes the use and placement of poetry contained in Roughing It in the Bush.
Although some preliminary studies1 have been made of the poetry included in the early ed...
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In the following excerpt, Gerson uses sketches and anecdotes from Moodie's Roughing It in the Bush to portray Moodie's image of Native women.
In her 1986 essay, “‘Indians&#...
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In the following essay, Inness categorizes class ideology and insecurity as factors for Moodie's perception of the female emigration experience.
“This colony is a rich mine yet unopen&#x...
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In the following essay, Rukavina considers the publication history of Roughing It in the Bush, including motive for author and publisher and the process of revision for later editions.
When Roughing I...
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Two sisters who grew up in England in the 19th century always dreamed of becoming famous writers. Susanna and Catharine Parrthe and their husbands make a decision that dramatically changes their lives...
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Susanna Moodie
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Critical Essay by Marian Fowler
Susanna Moodie
