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The Griffin Poetry Prize Anthology 2009: A Selection of the Shortlist
The Globe and Mail called the Griffin Poetry Prize “a rich tribute” to the form and “an annual report on the state of the poetry nation.” This year’s edition, featuring some of the finest work from the collections of extraordinary poets worldwide, reads like a who’s who of contemporary poetry. Selections were chosen by noted poets Michael Redhill, Saskia Hamilton, and Dennis O’Driscoll, and the result is a rich mosaic of a form that remains, in its relatively compact shape but often complex language, one of literature's most enduring gifts.
- GenresPoetry
112 pages, Paperback
First published June 30, 2009
About the author
Michael Redhill
30 books161 followersAka Inger Ash Wolfe.
Michael Redhill is an American-born Canadian poet, playwright and novelist.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Redhill was raised in the metropolitan Toronto, Ontario area. He pursued one year of study at Indiana University, and then returned to Canada, completing his education at York University and the University of Toronto. He was on the editorial board of Coach House Press from 1993 to 1996, and is currently the publisher and editor of the Canadian literary magazine Brick.
His play, Building Jerusalem, depicts a meeting between Karl Pearson, Augusta Stowe-Gullen, Adelaide Hoodless, and Silas Tertius Rand on New Year's Eve night just prior to the 20th century.
Michael Redhill is an American-born Canadian poet, playwright and novelist.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Redhill was raised in the metropolitan Toronto, Ontario area. He pursued one year of study at Indiana University, and then returned to Canada, completing his education at York University and the University of Toronto. He was on the editorial board of Coach House Press from 1993 to 1996, and is currently the publisher and editor of the Canadian literary magazine Brick.
His play, Building Jerusalem, depicts a meeting between Karl Pearson, Augusta Stowe-Gullen, Adelaide Hoodless, and Silas Tertius Rand on New Year's Eve night just prior to the 20th century.
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July 1, 2013
What an amazing and inspiring collection of poems. I have made a discovery of my poets familiar and unfamiliar who are all extremely gifted. This is a tribute to the English language and poetry. Derek Mahon (Life on Earth) is a wonderful poet that I have just discovered. I am drawn to his work, his ideas inspire me as both a writer and a reader. His "Art Notes"- using Edward Hopper, Rene Magritte and Maurice Wilkins are phenomenal.
A small sample from (1) The Lighthouse In Maine
(Edward Hopper)
It might be anywhere, that ivory tower
reached by a country road. Granite and sky,
it faces every which way with an air
of squat omniscience, intensely mild...
Thus begins a verse that resonates with this poet and poetry lover. This is definitely a prize worthy collection.
A small sample from (1) The Lighthouse In Maine
(Edward Hopper)
It might be anywhere, that ivory tower
reached by a country road. Granite and sky,
it faces every which way with an air
of squat omniscience, intensely mild...
Thus begins a verse that resonates with this poet and poetry lover. This is definitely a prize worthy collection.
October 8, 2010
must read every year!
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