Complete Writings of Emily Carr by Emily Carr

by Emily Carr

'Young, spirited and rebellious, Emily Carr escaped a strict Victorian household to study art in the Paris of Picasso and Matisse. In middle age, she shook the dust of acceptable society from her shoes and began a passionate journey into the wilderness of British Columbia; the power of her genius made her one of the twentieth century's great painters. Fortunately, she also wrote. In her books, her warmth, her humanity, her sense of fun and the ridiculous combine to present a self-portrait of a remarkable woman and artist. For many women, she is a heroine because of her tenacity and creative brilliance.' -- Mary Pratt

Genres: Canada, Art, Nonfiction

893 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 1997

About the author

Emily Carr (December 13, 1871 – March 2, 1945) was a Canadian artist and writer heavily inspired by the indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast. One of the first painters in Canada to adopt a post-impressionist painting style, Carr did not receive widespread recognition for her work until later in her life. As she matured, the subject matter of her painting shifted from aboriginal themes to landscapes, and, in particular, forest scenes. As a writer, Carr was one of the earliest chroniclers of life in British Columbia. The Canadian Encyclopedia describes her as a "Canadian icon".

Reviews

[Cat · Rating 3 out of 5]

The first book was a n this collection was awesome. I loved the stories about the totem poles and the islands and all the people she met. The second book was interesting as far as Old Victoria but the rest of the book had strong negative aspects and was harder to read. She didn’t seem to like people or be happy with her life and it was a bit of a downer. Opposite to the totem pole stories where she seemed to be happy. But then she was drawing too so that’s where she found her happiness. Not overly enjoyable but still worth if you want to know more about Emily Carr.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Canadian author and artist from Victoria, British Columbia. No enthralling plot line but fascinating, historical, and true. She was what we would have called a character, an eccentric who marched to the beat of her own drummer and the world is a better place for it. Check out her art work--it is compelling. Art was her first love but she was eventually more appreciated for her literary talents.

[Deb W · Rating 4 out of 5]

Emily Carr was an irascible poet and artist who capture the brooding, rugged spirit of British Columbia in her time. She first became known to me while visiting a BC museum exhibiting her paintings. I was so taken with her I bought this book in the bookstore and started it immediately.

[Ariel · Rating 4 out of 5]

I pick this up whenever I need a refreshing gust of childhood wonder.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved her journals more then the stories but gave a personal insight into such a great artist.

[Bonnie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorite authors and I loved this.

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[Sienna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would love to go walking with Emily Carr!