Sir Andrew Macphail : The Life and Legacy of a Canadian Man of Letters

"Sir Andrew Macphail (1864-1938), a professor of the history of medicine at McGill University, was best-known as an essayist of international renown and founding editor of The University Magazine and the Canadian Medical Association Journal." "Macphail's writing allowed him to develop and document many of the important political, social, and intellectual themes of his time. He argued for the reorganization of the British Empire to reflect the growing importance of Canada and against such modern trends and movements as utilitarian education, feminism, industrialization, and urbanization. A strong advocate for the rejuvenation of rural life, he carried out agricultural experiments on his native Prince Edward Island. When it became apparent that it was impossible to return to rural ideals, Macphail celebrated the world of his rural past in his most memorable work - the posthumously published The Master's Wife."--Jacket Macphail's writing - characterized by clarity of expression and support for unpopular positions - allowed him to develop and document many of the important political, social, and intellectual themes of his time. He argued for the reorganization of the British Empire to reflect the growing importance of Canada and against such modern trends and movements as utilitarian education, feminism, industrialization, and urbanization. A strong advocate for the rejuvenation of rural life, he carried out agricultural experiments on his native Prince Edward Island. When it became apparent that it was impossible to return to rural ideals, Macphail celebrated the world of his rural past in his most memorable work - the posthumously published The Master's Wife. Contents Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction 1 Early Years in Prince Edward Island 2 Studies, Career, and Family Life in Montreal 3 Macphail and the Cultures of Montreal 4 Creating the University Magazine 5 National Figure 6 Against the Moderns 7 Concerning the United States 8 The Conservative and the Maritimer 9 Military Service 10 The End of the University Magazine 11 Military Historical Writing and Socialism 12 The Arts and Criticism, 1919–1938 13 The Master’s Wife, Macphail, and the Island 14 Placing Andrew Macphail Notes Short Chronology of Macphail’s Life Bibliography Illustrations Credits Index A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Sir Andrew Macphail (1864-1938), a professor of the history of medicine at McGill University, was best-known as an essayist of international renown and founding editor of "The University Magazine" and the "Canadian Medical Association Journal". This book displays Macphail's legacy as a cultural leader in English-speaking Montreal.