The Imperialist

The Imperialist by Sara Jeannette Duncan is a satirical novel that explores the impact of imperialism in Canada. Implying that even the most mundane of clerks could become 'imperialist', the book offers a hilarious insight into the attitudes of the British Empire towards the colonies in the late 19th century. Characters come to life in this witty and entertaining novel that satirizes the ideations of the imperialism present in that era.