Emily Carr Books

A collection of short stories about people and animals by the legendary Emily Carr that mingle the sad and the joyous, the cruel and the tender, in her unique style.The Heart of a Peacock is a collection of 51 short stories by the legendary writer and painter Emily Carr. The stories are arranged in themes such as her experiences with Native people, her adventures with various beloved creatures (particularly birds), her love of nature, and a whole section of stories about her mischievous pet monkey Woo. Together, they underline Emily Carr’s place as a writer with the sharp yet tender eye of an artist, with a deep feeling for the tragedies of life and with a rich sense of the comic. The Heart of a Peacock has been in print ever since its publication in 1953, and, like her other books, has been read and loved by a couple of generations. The book is enhanced by seven of Carr’s own line drawings of scenes from nature.Carr’s first book, published in 1941, was titled Klee Wyck, won the Governor General’s Literary Award for non-fiction. Her writing is vital and direct, aware and poignant, as well regarded today as when first published.

Emily Carrâ s journals from 1927 to 1941 portray the happy, productive period when she was able to resume painting after dismal years of raising dogs and renting out rooms to pay the bills. These revealing entries convey her passionate connection with nature, her struggle to find her voice as a writer, and her vision and philosophy as a painter.

This collection of autobiographical stories offers a glimpse into Emily Carr's childhood, education, and her journey as an artist and writer. As her final writings, it provides fans with a deeper understanding of her life experiences and the influences that shaped her creative expression.

In vibrant prose and revealing detail, Emily Carr records delightful and insightful moments and encounters from her own life history.

“Klee Wyck” (1941) is a memoir by Canadian artist Emily Carr. Through short sketches, the artist tells of her experiences among First Nations people and cultures on British Columbia’s west coast. The book won the 1941 Governor General’s Award. The original, unpublished title for the book was “Stories in Cedar”. Carr instead chose “Klee Wyck”, a nickname given to her by the First Nations people of Ucluelet. It means ‘Laughing One’.

Emily Carr wird in Kanada als Künstlerin, Schriftstellerin und Umweltschützerin verehrt. Ihr Buch "Klee Wyck" besteht aus 21 literarischen Skizzen, die das Leben der Ureinwohner eindrucksvoll beschreiben. Carrs klare, poetische Prosa vermittelt die Schönheit der Landschaft und den Alltag der Menschen, ohne nostalgisch zu werden.