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Congratulations again to Peter Feldstein on winning the 2014 Governor General’s Award for Translation!
His translated biography on PAUL-ÉMILE BORDUAS, by François-Marc Gagnon, offers an in-depth investigation of one of the most important Canadian painters of the twentieth century.
In this video by Canada Council, Peter Feldstein chats about the process and his personal interest in working on Gagnon’s critical biography of Borduas. Watch it here.
Every year, the GG Awards celebrate the best Canadian books published in various categories. In case you missed it, watch the Winners Announcement here.
Other translated works by Peter Feldstein:
THE IDEA OF LIBERTY IN CANADA DURING THE AGE OF ATLANTIC REVOLUTIONS, 1776-1838
By Michel Ducharme, Translated by Peter Feldstein
An argument for competing ideals of liberty as a motivation for the rebellions in Upper and Lower Canada. More info >
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GANGS AND GIRLS: Understanding Juvenile Prostitution
By Michel Dorais and Patrice Corriveau, Translated by Peter Feldstein
Understanding and preventing gang-organized juvenile prostitution. More info >
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HUMMOCKS: Journeys and Inquiries Among the Canadian Inuit
By Jean Malaurie, Translated by Peter Feldstein
The journeys of French anthropologist Jean Malaurie among the Canadian Inuit. More info >
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RENT BOYS: The World of Male Sex Trade Workers
By Michel Dorais, Translated by Peter Feldstein
From the acclaimed author of Don’t Tell and Dead Boys Can’t Dance. Candid interviews and personal stories highlight a provocative exploration of the lives of male street hustlers, strippers, and escorts. More info >
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QUEBEC IDENTITY: The Challenge of Pluralism
By Jocelyn Maclure, Translated by Peter Feldstein
A critical reflection on the ways in which Quebec’s identity has been articulated since the 1960s’ Quiet Revolution. More info >
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This is MQUP’s second year in a row winning a GG Award! Sandra Djwa’s Journey with No Maps won the 2013 Governor General’s Award for Non-fiction.
To learn more about Paul-Émile Borduas, or to order a copy online, click here.
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