Pauline Johnson Know Who I Am
Pauline Johnson Know Who I Am by John Passfield, published by Rock’s Mills Press on August 10, 2021, is a 138-page exploration of the life and identity of the poet and performer Pauline Johnson. Born on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario in 1861, Johnson’s work grapples with her multifaceted identity, navigating questions of nationality and heritage. The book delves into her dual existence as both a public figure and a private individual, reflecting on how she chose to present herself to the world.
In this edition, readers will find a thoughtful examination of Johnson’s life, framed within the context of her artistic persona as “Pauline the Performance Artist.” The narrative addresses themes of identity and cultural heritage, inviting readers to consider the complexities of self-representation. This work is part of John Passfield’s broader inquiry into form and meaning in contemporary literature, and it is complemented by a reflective journal and planning notebook available on the author’s website.
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The poet, performer and author Pauline Johnson was born on the Six Nations Reserve in near Brantford, Ontario in 1861. Her life and work were tied up with questions of identity. Her Mohawk stage name, Tekahionwake, means “double life.” Was Johnson American, British, or Canadian? Was she Mohawk, English, or “Mixed”? In the end, Johnson added up her assets and liabilities and decided that the Pauline the world would see would be “Pauline the Performance Artist”-“Pauline on Stage.”
As for the real Pauline, she would keep that to herself.
Pauline Johnson: Know Who I Am is the latest installment in Canadian writer John Passfield’s exploration of the concept of form and meaning in the modern novel. It is accompanied by a reflective journal and planning notebook, both available on the author’s website. Other novels by Passfield include Terry Fox: Somewhere the Hurting Must Stop and John Passfield: Saturday Morning.
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