Ever wonder what was the \"first\" book of Canadian literature? How do we even know how to define what that would be? In this episode, Linda chats with eighteenth-century British literature scholar, Dr. Kathryn Ready, about what is sometimes claimed as the first book of Canadian literature--Frances Brooke's The History of Emily Montague. Linda and Dr. Ready may -- or may not -- have tussled over whether this book is British or Canadian, but what they absolutely do is consider the finer aspects of the novel and its global investments.
Linda opens with a consideration of \"firsts\" (referencing Abbott and Costello's comedy routine, \"Who's on First?,\" 1.05) and then turns to Dr. Ready who speaks about the following:
And so much more ....
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