Susanna Moodie

Life in the Clearings versus the Bush (eBook, ePUB)

A Pioneer's Tale of Urban vs Wilderness Life in 19th Century Canada

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "Life in the Clearings versus the Bush," Susanna Moodie offers a poignant exploration of the contrasting experiences of settlers and Indigenous cultures in 19th-century Canada. Through her vivid prose and keen observations, Moodie intertwines personal memoir with sociocultural commentary, creating a rich tapestry that captures the challenges faced by early colonists while also reflecting on the untamed beauty of the Canadian wilderness. The literary style is deeply descriptive and evocative, presenting a dichotomy between the civilization of the clearings and the wildness of the bush, highlighting Moodie's mastery in conveying the nuances of frontier life. Susanna Moodie, an English emigrant, drew upon her firsthand experiences as a settler in Canada to craft this work. Her own encounters with hardship and resilience on the frontier inform her narrative, resulting in a deeply personal yet critical examination of colonial life. Moodie's background in literature and her feminist sensibility also contribute to her unique perspective, as she navigates the complexities of gender roles in the emerging Canadian society. "Life in the Clearings versus the Bush" is essential reading for anyone interested in Canadian literature, colonial history, or women's studies. Moodie'Äôs deep empathy for both settlers and Indigenous peoples invites readers to reflect on the multifaceted nature of identity, survival, and the interplay between civilization and nature. Her compelling narrative serves as a powerful reminder of the legacies that shape our understanding of contemporary Canada.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 324
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664588142
• Artikelnr.: 58436162

Autorenporträt

English-born Susanna Moodie, who lived in Canada from 6 December 1803 to 8 April 1885, wrote about her experiences as an immigrant in what was then a British province. On the banks of the River Waveney in Suffolk, Susanna Moodie was born in Bungay. In a family of authors that also included Agnes Strickland, Jane Margaret Strickland, and Catharine Parr Traill, she was the youngest sibling. In addition to publishing books about Spartacus and Jugurtha, she wrote her first children's book in 1822 and other children's stories in London. She participated in the Anti-Slavery Society in London and transcribed Mary Prince's story, a former slave from the Caribbean. She wed retired officer and Napoleonic War veteran John Moodie on 4 April 1831. Moodie immigrated to Upper Canada in 1832 together with her husband, a British Army officer, and daughter. Her brother Samuel Strickland (1804-1867) worked as a surveyor on a farm in Douro Township, close to Lakefield, north of Peterborough, where the family eventually lived. The farm now serves as a museum and houses antiquities. The museum, which Samuel founded, was formerly an Anglican church and has a view of Susanna's former canoeing spot on the Otonabee River.