Newfoundland authors Ed Riche and Kenneth Harvey challenge the tourist images of life on the Rock
The jolly, stout-hearted Newfoundlander, with his big heart and big appetite for life, is a stereotype that endures. Traditions celebrate it, tourism ads trade on it, and plenty of Newfoundlanders profit from it.
But the contemporary Newfoundland novel often tells a different story.
Kenneth Harvey and Edward Riche are two St. John's writers who defy the stereotypes on a regular basis. Riche is author of The Nine Planets (Penguin Canada) and Rare Birds (Anchor Canada). His stage and screen credits include the television comedy Made in Canada and The Great Eastern on CBC Radio. Harvey’s internationally published novels include Inside (Vintage Canada) and The Town That Forgot How To Breathe (Picador). His epic family saga called Blackstrap Hawco will be published this fall by Random House Canada.Their work often features conflicted Newfoundlanders, uncomfortable in their skins and taking little solace from those renowned saltwater joys.
But the contemporary Newfoundland novel often tells a different story.
Kenneth Harvey and Edward Riche are two St. John's writers who defy the stereotypes on a regular basis. Riche is author of The Nine Planets (Penguin Canada) and Rare Birds (Anchor Canada). His stage and screen credits include the television comedy Made in Canada and The Great Eastern on CBC Radio. Harvey’s internationally published novels include Inside (Vintage Canada) and The Town That Forgot How To Breathe (Picador). His epic family saga called Blackstrap Hawco will be published this fall by Random House Canada.Their work often features conflicted Newfoundlanders, uncomfortable in their skins and taking little solace from those renowned saltwater joys.
Kenneth Harvey and Edward Riche joined local CBC Radio host Jamie Fitzpatrick on stage at the LSPU Hall in St. John's to talk about myths and stereotypes in Newfoundland fiction.
**************************
If you're interested in other Newfoundland writers who challenge the stereotype check out Rattling Books.
No comments:
Post a Comment