Measures of Astonishment - by The League of Canadian Poets (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>With essays by Margaret Atwood, Anne Carson, and other prominent writers, Measures of Astonishment shines a northern light on poetry, showing what it is, what it does, and why it matters.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A society without poetry and the other arts would have broken its mirror and cut out its heart. - Margaret Atwood <p/><br>So boldly insists one of our greatest writers in Measures of Astonishment, a refreshing and eclectic mix of deeply personal and formal essays that offer a glimpse into the minds of some of Canada's most influential poets. <p/><br>In addition to Atwood, the contributors to this volume include a who's who of the country's literary elite: Anne Carson, George Elliott Clarke, Anne Simpson, Tim Lilburn, A.F. Moritz, Marilyn Bowering, Mark Abley, Glen Sorestad, Robert Currie, Don McKay, Lillian Allen and Gregory Scofield. <p/><br>Measures of Astonishment shines a northern light on poetry, offering unique perspectives as to what it is, what it does, and why it matters.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A gift to all of us who care about words--Jeanette Lynes<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>The <b>League of Canadian Poets</b> was founded in 1966 to nurture the advancement of poetry in Canada. This collection is based on the Anne Szumigalski Lecture Series.</p>
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