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Canadian Literature Background And Major Writers CLICK HERE : 20 Most Important Canadian Writers for UGC NET JRF English and GATE English  Canadian literature, reflecting the country's dual origin and official bilingualism, can be divided into two major divisions: English and French. The earliest English Canadian literature includes travel and exploration narratives by visitors such as Samuel Hearne, Sir Alexander Mackenzie, and Captain John Franklin. The first novel set in Canada was Frances Brooke's "The History of Emily Montague" (1769). The 19th century saw regionalism and patriotic themes in literature, with writers like Thomas McCulloch and Oliver Goldsmith celebrating pioneer life. Immigrants' experiences were depicted by Susanna Moodie and Catherine Parr Traill. The Confederation poets like Charles G.D. Roberts and Archibald Lampman began to explore native verse and nature. The early 20th century brought modernism and realism, with poets like...