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OverviewTracing Louis Riel’s metamorphosis from traitor to hero, Braz argues that, through his writing, Riel resists his portrayal as both a Canadian patriot and a pan-Indigenous leader. After being hanged for high treason in 1885, the Métis politician, poet, and mystic has emerged as a quintessential Canadian champion. The Riel Problem maps this representational shift by examining a series of cultural and scholarly commemorations of Riel since 1967, from a large-scale opera about his life, through the publication of his extant writings, to statues erected in his honour. Braz also probes how aspects of Riel’s life and writing can be problematic for many contemporary Métis artists, scholars, and civic leaders. Analyzing representations of Riel in light of his own writings, the author exposes both the constructedness of the Canadian nation-state and the magnitude of the current historical revisionism when dealing with Riel. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Albert Braz (Professor Emeritus, University of Alberta)Publisher: University of Alberta Press Imprint: University of Alberta Press Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.480kg ISBN: 9781772127331ISBN 10: 1772127337 Pages: 344 Publication Date: 28 March 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of Contents[Draft] Illustrations Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction—The National Metamorphosis of Louis Riel Chapter 1: I, the Prophet: Riel’s Image and His Self-Fashioning Chapter 2: The Precursors: John Coulter, Joseph Kinsey Howard, and the New Riel Chapter 3: Singing Louis Riel: The Centennial Quest for Representative Canadian Heroes Chapter 4: The Bard’s Apocryphal Song: Rudy Wiebe, Pierre Falcon, and Riel Chapter 5: Consecrating Canada’s Icon: The Projet Riel Project Chapter 6: The Naked Martyr: Sculpture and the Shifting Image of Riel Chapter 7: The Problematic Patriot: Chester Brown’s Louis Riel and Canadian Nationalism Chapter 8: Confronting the Hero: Contemporary Métis Engagements with Riel Conclusion: Louis Riel in the Twenty-First Century Appendix: Variations on the “Riel” Artistic Prophecy Works CitedReviews"""Through a deep exploration of important works, the author exposes the constructed nature of Canadian history, demonstrating its malleability. This timely contribution challenges our understanding of public discourse, revealing the intricate interplay between scholars, politicians, and artists in shaping Canada's narrative.” Colette Simonot-Maiello, University of Manitoba “Albert Braz examines the transformation of the former ‘rebel’ Riel into a ‘Canadian’ figure through post-World War II artistic representations. This indispensable work delves into the complex challenges facing modern Métis artists and leaders, revealing how Riel's Catholicism and Frenchness complicate efforts to present him as a pan-Indigenous champion.” Christopher Dummitt, Trent University" """Through a deep exploration of important works, the author exposes the constructed nature of Canadian history, demonstrating its malleability. This timely contribution challenges our understanding of public discourse, revealing the intricate interplay between scholars, politicians, and artists in shaping Canada's narrative.” Colette Simonot-Maiello, University of Manitoba “Albert Braz examines the transformation of the former ‘rebel’ Riel into a ‘Canadian’ figure through post-World War II artistic representations. This indispensable work delves into the complex challenges facing modern Métis artists and leaders, revealing how Riel's Catholicism and Frenchness complicate efforts to present him as a pan-Indigenous champion.” Christopher Dummitt, Trent University Quill & Quire Spring Nonfiction Preview" Author InformationAlbert Braz is Professor Emeritus of Comparative Literature and English at the University of Alberta. He is the author of The False Traitor: Louis Riel in Canadian Culture (2003) and Apostate Englishman: Grey Owl the Writer and the Myths (2015) and the co-editor, with Paul D. Morris, of National Literature in Multinational States (2022). Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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