Canada, My Land; and Other Compositions in Verse by William M. MacKeracher

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Author MacKeracher, William M. (William Mackay), 1871-1913
Title Canada, My Land; and Other Compositions in Verse
Note Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Contents Canada, my land -- Forward, Canada! -- Canadian-born -- Know'st thou the land? -- O maple leaf! -- Dominion Day -- Canada's eighteen -- Dominion Day, 1900 -- O Canada, mon pays, mes amours -- Sol Canadien, terre cherie -- My own Canadian girl -- The St. Lawrence -- St. Lawrence and the coming ships -- The Quebec exodus -- Heat -- Invocation to summer -- Sir Summer -- The night -- To beauty -- The doctor -- My valentine -- My friends -- Nothing too good for the Irish -- And English toast -- The Scot -- The roarin' game -- The old Scottish minister -- The Macs -- The parson at the hockey match.
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Summary "Canada, My Land; and Other Compositions in Verse" by William M. MacKeracher is a collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The book reflects the author's patriotic sentiments towards Canada, celebrating its landscapes, people, and history while embodying a spirit of national pride. The poetry covers various themes, including love for the Canadian terrain, historical references, and the cultural identity woven into the fabric of Canadian society. In this collection, MacKeracher's verses evoke a deep love for Canada, portraying its natural beauty while honoring its historical figures and events. The poem "Canada, My Land" epitomizes the author's admiration and loyalty, framing Canada as a cherished home. Other poems pay tribute to key moments in Canadian history, such as the Battle of Paardeberg, while also exploring topics like the changing seasons and the timeless charm of Canadian people and traditions. The work encompasses a broad emotional appeal, aiming to instill a sense of pride and connection to the land, making it particularly resonant for Canadian readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Canada -- Poetry
Subject Canadian poetry -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 37155
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 8, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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