In this peer-reviewed interview, renowned African Canadian poet and scholar George Elliott Clarke reflects on the creation of Odysseys Home: Mapping African-Canadian Literature (2002). Clarke discusses Black literature in Canada, the ongoing necessity of Black self-publishing, and the unique characteristics of African Canadian literature and language. He also considers the significance of Black bibliographies, past and present. Finally, Clarke turns his attention toward technology, artificial intelligence, and creativity.
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