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Synopsis
Margaret Avison has long been considered one of Canada's most respected writers, and in a career that now spans more than forty years, she continues to work at the height of her powers. In this brilliant collection of new poems, Avison writes of our home on this "little rollicking orb," exhilaratingly situated in the immensity of space, and of life in and out of phase with the divine, the measure of all. Deep, subtle, and wide thinking is couched in a crystalline style, and nobody makes taut sentences more flush with meaning. Momentary Dark is a celebration of the world, but not without edge and a quiet challenge to care for a damaged earth and all its citizens equally, including a veritable populace of city trees graciously and beautifully linking the earth and the sky.
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" Margaret Avison is a national treasure. For many decades she has forged a way to write, against the grain, some of the most humane, sweet and profound poetry of our time."
-- Judges' citation, 2003 Griffin Poetry Prize (winner)
"Margaret Avison is a national treasure. For many decades she has forged a way to write, against the grain, some of the most humane, sweet and profound poetry of our time."
-- Judges' citation, 2003 Griffin Poetry Prize (winner)
About the Author
Margaret Avison's work has, over the course of a career spanning more than forty years, won numerous awards, including two Governor General's Awards and, for Concrete and Wild Carrot, the Griffin Poetry Prize. Her books of poetry include Always Now: The Collected Poems and, most recently, Momentary Dark. She holds three honorary doctorates and is an Officer of the Order of Canada. Margaret Avison died in July 2007, in Toronto
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- PublisherMcClelland & Stewart Ltd
- Publication date2006
- ISBN 10 0771008872
- ISBN 13 9780771008870
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages91
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Momentary Dark (Inscribed Copy)
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McClelland & Stewart, 2006
ISBN 10: 0771008872
ISBN 13: 9780771008870
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Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. About the book: Softcover. First Printing. Inscribed by poet on title page. This was the Ms. Avison's last published book during her lifetime. Book is in very good plus condition with mild cornerwear. Additional photos available upon request. We're not satisfied unless you are. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 000456
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