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The article provides information about several of Atlantic-Canadian literature as well as presents a variety of themes that are being presented by authors in their works. It discusses the way Canada's East Coast and places within the region are characterized in the manuscripts in terms of its political, economic and cultural dynamics based on the postmodern era. In addition, it relates the development and growth in the of Canadian writers, as they continue to write about the national culture and tradition of the country.

The article explores how tourism is portrayed in contemporary Atlantic-Canadian literature. The ways in which tourism is highlighted amount to commodifying underdevelopment and affords valuable lessons about the economic, political, and cultural tensions are highlighted in many contemporary Atlantic Canadian writing. The author says that tourism appears to be a preoccupation of writers in the region. Tourism is also portrayed in Atlantic-Canadian literature as more than a physical imposition.

This article discusses the novel "Strange Heaven," by Lynn Coady. The novel, suggestive of the increasing and subversive self-consciousness of the Atlantic-Canadian literature, is about a Cape Breton teenager who has undergone psychiatric therapy after giving up her baby for adoption. The novel builds on the conflicts arising from the social mores of a small town. The author concludes that Coady explores such complexities with a dark and combative humor just like any East Coast writers.

Discusses the place of Canadian literature in the 21st century. Details on Canadian literature in the latter part of the twentieth century; Technological developments that influenced the production of literature in the late twentieth century; Characteristics of Canadian literature as an academic field.

Provides information on the issues of regionalism in Canadian literature. Reference to George Woodcock's book entitled `The Meeting of Time and Space'; Information on the recognition of regionalism; Criticism of Woodcock's work; Conclusion reached on the issues.

An introduction is presented which discusses changes in the editorial staff of the journal, acknowledges the work of previous staff members, and previews special issues to appear in 2014 and 2015.

This article points out that the financial crisis a result of decades of neoliberalism and that this could substantially affect the future of Canadian literature. It is observed that whether or not the neoliberalist ideology will continue to prevail will affect Canadian literature. It is argued that it will affect what will be taught and researched. It will also affect Canadian literature's social, political and economic aspects. It will also influence how and where it will be taught.