In "Growing Pains," Emily Carr masterfully intertwines her rich tapestry of recollections, portraying her formative years as a vital artist and individual in early 20th-century British Columbia. This autobiographical work showcases her distinctive literary style characterized by vivid, impressionistic imagery that mirrors her artistic endeavors. Set against the backdrop of the Pacific Northwest, Carr's narrative explores her struggles, triumphs, and profound connections with the Indigenous...

Klee Wyck is Canadian artist Emily Carr's memoir. Through short sketches, the artist tells of her experiences among First Nations people and cultures on British Columbia's west coast. The book won the 1941 Governor General's Award and occupies an important place in Canadian literature.

The amazing Emily Carr was essentially a painter, however, she initially picked up acknowledgment as an essayist. Her first book, distributed in 1941, was titled Klee Wyck ("Laughing One"), to pay tribute to the name that the Native individuals fo the west coast gave her as a fearless young lady. The book was a hit with the two pundits and people, in general, won the lofty Governor Generals' Award and has been in print from that point forward.Emily Carr composed these twenty-single...

Canadian artist Emily Carr tells her life story growing up in British Columbia; attending art schools in London, San Francisco and Paris; and her work back in B.C., Canada.

This selection of writings by twenty-nine women, known and unknown, professional and amateur, presents a unique portrait of Canada through time and space, from the seventeenth to the early twentieth centuries, from the Maritimes to British Columbia and the Far North. There is a range of voices from high-born wives of governors general, to an Icelandic immigrant and a fisherman’s wife in Labrador. A Loyalist wife and mother describes the first hard weather in New Brunswick, a seasick nun te...

In "The Book of Small," Emily Carr weaves an enchanting tapestry of her early memories and experiences growing up in British Columbia during the late 19th century. Through a collection of vivid vignettes, Carr's prose exhibits a lyrical quality that resonates with her deep connection to the natural world and indigenous cultures. The book captures the essence of small-town life with rich detail and poignant reflections, positioning Carr at the forefront of early Canadian literature, as her ...

In 'The House of All Sorts,' Emily Carr intricately weaves a tapestry of her experiences living in a heterogeneous boarding house in early 20th-century British Columbia. The novel showcases her signature lyrical prose, characterized by vivid imagery and profound observation. Carr's narrative style balances elements of autobiography and fiction, exploring themes of community, artistry, and the complexities of human relationships against the backdrop of a burgeoning Canadian cultural landsca...

In "Klee Wyck," Emily Carr offers a rich tapestry of her experiences as an artist and observer of Indigenous cultures on the Pacific Coast of Canada. Written in a lyrical and impressionistic style, the book comprises a collection of autobiographical sketches that vividly depict the landscapes, peoples, and spiritual essence of the First Nations. Carr's profound appreciation for the natural world and her empathetic connections with Indigenous communities shine through her vivid prose and ev...

In "The Book of Small," Emily Carr presents a poignant collection of autobiographical sketches that illuminate her formative years in British Columbia. Employing a lyrical prose that vividly captures the essence of her childhood, Carr intricately weaves memory and observation, blending elements of nature with introspection. The work situates itself within the early 20th-century Canadian literary context, exploring themes of place, identity, and the deep connection between humanity and the ...

In "Klee Wyck," Emily Carr presents a profound exploration of her experiences and reflections during her time among the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest. The narrative unfolds through a series of evocative sketches and vivid descriptions, merging autobiographical elements with a keen observation of Indigenous cultures. Carr's impressionistic style, characterized by lyrical prose and emotional resonance, elevates the reader's understanding of the natural landscape intertwined wit...

Transform your IT project and make change stick with this step-by-step guide. In today's fast-paced world of change, companies expect you to do more, with less. Drawing on over a decade of Change Management experience as a consultant with Fortune 500 companies including IBM and NCR, Emily Carr shares the secrets to making change happen smoothly. If your company is like most, the number one reason that projects have failed over the years don't have to do with technology. They have to do wit...

If ostranenie—to make strange—is the mandate of contemporary poetry, EMILY CARR has achieved this both brilliantly and beautifully. Kaleidoscopic in its glimmering slivers, the life she brings us is built of charged familiars slightly and completely changed: the sun turns on its stem; the stallion rolls in a pasture of blue ether. Although she references poetic antecedents from Wallace Stevens and William Carlos Williams to Joan Retallack and Mary Ruefle, it’s not their voices, but their f...