Louis: The Heretic Poems

by Gregory Scofield

Book Overview

Few figures in Canadian history have attained such an iconic status as Louis Riel. Celebrated Metis poet Gregory Scofield takes a fresh look at Riel in his new collection, Louis: The Heretic Poems, challenging traditional conceptions of Riel as simply a folk hero and martyr. By juxtaposing historical events and quotes with the poetic narrative, Scofield draws attention to the side of the Metis leader that most Canadians have never contemplated: that...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 088971262X
• ISBN13: 9780889712621
• Release Date: October 2011
• Publisher: Nightwood Editions
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.4" x 7.9"