The Malahat Review
The Malahat Review was founded in 1967 and is a well-established and well-regarded literary journal with more than thirty years' publishing history at the University of Victoria supported by the Faculty of Humanities. It has earned a distinguished reputation and has received important rewards for writing and for editing and is seen as an important vehicle for poets and fiction writers because of its international reputation. The Centre will promote the Review, host readings and other events involving the Malahat's editors and contributors.
The Malahat Review was founded by University of Victoria English professors John Peter and Robin Skelton. John Peter continued as joint-editor for five years; Robin Skelton edited the magazine until 1983. During his editorship Malahat bore the subtitle "An International Magazine of Life and Letters" and reflected Robin's background in European literature and his impressive connections in the international cultural community. Under Constance Rooke, who edited the magazine for the next nine years, the focus became (and has since remained) much more strongly Canadian, with a focus on generalist fiction and poetry rather than belles lettres and critical work, and with fewer pages (of reproductions and reviews) accorded the visual arts. Derk Wynand was appointed in 1992, following Malahat's 100th issue. In 1999 the former associate editor, Marlene Cookshaw, became Malahat's fourth editor. John Barton took over in 2004.
The objectives of The Malahat Review as they have been summarized in the last ten years are as follows:
- To discover the most promising of the new writers and publish their work along with that of the best established writers.
- To present this work accurately and attractively.
- To offer editorial assistance to writers.
- To increase awareness of Canadian writing in general.
Please visit the Malahat Review at www.malahatreview.ca.
