The T.E. Lawrence Poems

MacEwen, Gwendolyn

ISBN 10: 0889621721 / ISBN 13: 9780889621725

Published by Mosaic Press / Valley Editions, Oakville, ON, 2001

About this Item

The 1982 collection of poetry from an outstanding poet & writer (1941-1987) who won the Governor General's Award in 1969 for her poetry collection 'The Shadow Maker' and her 2nd Governor General's Award in 1987 for 'Afterworlds'. 70pp. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Slight corner wear.

Seller Inventory # 006156

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The T.E. Lawrence Poems
• Publisher: Mosaic Press / Valley Editions, Oakville, ON
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0889621721
• ISBN 13: 9780889621725
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Printing: 4th Printing
• Condition: Very Good+
• Seller catalogs:
  • Canadian Poetry

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Synopsis

The T.E. Lawrence Poems is Gwendolyn MacEwen’s most integrated, complete and respected work. It is now recognized as her signature poetic achievement.“In 1962, I was staying in a hotel in Tiberias, Israel; the tall, white-haired proprietor invited me downstairs one evening and served me syrupy tea and a plate of fruit. He showed me a series of old sepiatone photographs which lined the walls – photographs of blurred riders on camels riding to the left into some uncharted desert just beyond the door. Some of them were signed.‘It’s Lawrence isn’t it?’ I asked, walking up to one.‘Yes,’ said my host, offering me a huge section of an orange. ‘I rode with him once a long time ago. I see you always carry a pen and paper to write things down. I thought you’d be interested; I thought you’d like to know.’These poems were written some twenty years later.”

About the Author

Gwendolyn MacEwen was one of Canada's greatest poets. She won the Governor General's Award and the A.J.M. Smith Poetry Award. Her work is internationally recognized and admired. She wrote poetry, fiction, plays, verse drama and documentaries for radio.