Review 76 focuses on contemporary writing from throughout Canada, including literature in English and French and aboriginal and immigrant literatures. Opening with a section of articles by leading Canadian scholars who explore the influence of history, language, geography, ethnic identity, and class upon the country’s literary production; the issue also showcases fiction, poetry, essays, and drama by an array of acclaimed Canadian authors who hail from Acadia to British Columbia.
Featured writers include Di Brandt, Camilla Gibb, Lawrence Hill, David Manicom, Don McKay, Merilyn Simonds, Michel Tremblay, and Richard Wagamese. The issue includes art by Melvin Charney as well as music features and reviews of new titles by Margaret Atwood, Michael Ondaatje, and Priscila Uppal.