Description
Canadian literary legend George Bowering lays bare his process as reader and lover of poetry in this curated collection of poems to be read in the morning.
In a series of deeply astute and conversational essays, two-time Governor General's Award winner and inaugural Parlimentary Poet Laureate of Canada George Bowering travels through five hundred years, give or take, of English-language literature, adding historical, political, feminist, socio-economic, anecdotal, and literary context to each poem and poet. His selection of poems ranges from the best known to the barely known, each piece treated with depth and reverence, while demonstrating his razor-sharp wit and skill as writer, critic, and reader.
Recalling the work of George Saunders and Sina Queyras, in their interactions with established literature, George's insight in the poetic mind is invaluable, making this is must-read collection for anyone interested in reading or writing poetry.
Author: George Bowering
Publisher: NeWest Press
Published: 04/01/2023
Pages: 118
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.43w x 0.32d
ISBN13: 9781774390658
ISBN10: 1774390655
BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | Poetry
- Literary Collections | Women Authors
- Literary Collections | Essays